2018-11-23
The Government of Georgia continues to take significant steps to promote a healthy lifestyle and support the development of sports in the country.
On the Government's decision, the free 10-year usufruct on the state-owned Mziuri tennis courts enjoyed by the Tennis Federation of Georgia has been extended to 49 years.
During today's meeting with Vice President Aka Metreveli of the Tennis Federation and the legendary tennis player and member of the federation's board Alexandre Metreveli, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze discussed steps to be taken to develop sports.
During the conversation, the Head of Government singled out the introduction of a healthy lifestyle and engaging youth in sports as priorities, also pointing out that handing state-owned property to the Tennis Federation serves this exact purpose, with the relevant memorandum signed today with the Ministry of Economy.
According to Mamuka Bakhtadze, the cooperation between the state and the federation is crucial for attracting the population to athletic activities and developing sports tourism.
The Vice President of the Tennis Federation thanked the Prime Minister for cooperation and emphasized that the free long-term usufruct on the property will enable to the federation to develop and implement its long-term strategy which seeks to build new tennis complexes in Georgia's regions, including in Mestia, Shekvetili, Tzkaltubo, Zugdidi, Sachkhere, and Borjomi.
The federation also expressed commitment to adjusting access to athletic facilities to suit the needs of different social strata, in line with financial capabilities.
Prime Minister's Press Office