The complex became the second in Kuzbass and the thirteenth in Russia as part of the “First All-Russian Sports Project “PSB for Children”, which was implemented by the bank with the support of the Russian Basketball Federation (RBF) and the regions. since 2019.
The opening ceremony was attended by the president of the PSB, Petr Fradkov, the first vice-president of the bank, Oleg Barybin, the director of sports projects of the bank, Ruben Begunts, the mayor of Kemerovo, Dmitry Anisimov, and the president of the Russian Federation of Basketball, the Master of Sports of Russia Andrey Kirilenko. The guest of honor was Vladimir Agababyan, Russia’s honorary coach and head coach of the Russian men’s 3×3 basketball team.
PSB press service
“A conscious attitude towards one’s own health and love of sport is what we strive to pass on to future generations by implementing and supporting large-scale sports initiatives in all regions of our country. Our “PSB for Kids” project in the four years since its launch has united hundreds of thousands of children, adolescents and adult sports fans in an effort to rise above themselves, win and temper their character. We see the great demand for sports initiatives in the Kemerovo region: the PSB-Children site, opened a year ago in Novokuznetsk, has hosted dozens of sports competitions of various levels, has become a favorite place for active recreation of residents and the training of professional athletes. I am sure that with the creation of the Street Basketball Center in Kemerovo there will be more sporting events in the city and more children and adults will be able to be proud of their success in sport and in life”, said Petr Fradkov.
PSB press service
The new sports facility consists of 3×3 and 5×5 basketball courts with universal signage and stands for fans, it also includes a space for gymnastics with outdoor exercise equipment. Access to the site is open to all. Up to 250,000 people can visit the center annually, both sports fans of all ages and professional athletes.
At the end of the opening ceremony of the Street Basketball Center the All-Russian street basketball competition “Orange Ball” was opened.
