In Irkutsk they discussed preparations for the men's bandy world championship, which will be held from January 26 to February 2, 2014. 16 teams from different countries are expected to take part, and matches are planned at four stadiums, with Trud as the main one. Governor Sergei Eroshchenko stressed that this will be the largest sporting event for the capital of the Angara region, and ordered special attention to the condition of the arenas, guest accommodation, transport, medical support and security.

On October 18, a meeting of the organizing committee for the Men’s Bandy World Championship was held in the Government of the Irkutsk Region under the chairmanship of the Governor of the Irkutsk Region, Sergei Eroshchenko. The Mayor of Irkutsk, Viktor Kondrashov, delivered a report at the meeting.
The Mayor of Irkutsk said that the World Championship will be held in Irkutsk from January 26 to February 2, 2014. Sixteen teams from Russia, Sweden, Kazakhstan, Norway, and other countries have announced their participation in the competition. Thirty-five referees and members of the International Bandy Executive Committee will come to Irkutsk.
“Four stadiums are planned to be used for the World Championship in Irkutsk,” Viktor Kondrashov noted. “The main venue, as during the women’s championship, will be Trud Stadium; it can accommodate 16,000 spectators. Matches will also be held at Irkutsk’s Rekord Stadium and Stroitel Stadium in Shelekhov. In addition, some of the qualifying matches may take place at Lokomotiv Stadium in the Sverdlovsky District.”
The Mayor of Irkutsk also emphasized that the upcoming Championship will be the largest sporting event for the capital of the Angara region.
“The Bandy World Championship must be held at a worthy level. Such events are not only a way to promote the region and showcase the city, but also to develop mass sports and attract children and young people to participate,” said the Governor of the Irkutsk Region, Sergei Eroshchenko.
At the meeting, the governor paid special attention to the condition of the sports stadiums where the matches will be held, and also gave instructions on the accommodation of athletes and guests, transport and medical support, and security. It is planned that the next meeting of the organizing committee will take place at the end of November.
Based on materials from the press service of the Irkutsk city administration