article_snippet.sent: A lot of this is happening thanks to Russia president Vladimir Putin, but also due to the Sports Minister (Vitaly) Mutko and (Alexei) Sorokin (CEO of the Local Organising Committee).
article_snippet.sent: the Sports Minister (Vitaly) Mutko and (Alexei) Sorokin (CEO of the Local Organising Committee) are a true team and have a wonderful working relationship.'
article_snippet.sent: The main thing is that the people of Russia are organising this tournament.
article_snippet.sent: the people of Russia want this championship to go ahead