Dmitry Svishchev, chairman of the State Duma Committee on Physical Culture and Sports, spoke about the possible return of beer sales in stadiums.
“In a situation where sports are underfunded, when world partners leave the country and stop helping Russian sports, it is necessary to return beer to stadiums.
We come together to consult with the sports community, clubs, federations, ministry, government and determine the possibilities of this project.
I need money now. It is necessary to attract all possible sources, including possible income from beer sales in stadiums. This is a huge amount of money. The money will go to support the clubs themselves, children’s and youth schools,” he said. “Sport Express”.
On April 26, a meeting of the Sports Committee of the State Duma will be held to discuss the possible return of beer to the stadiums.
In 2005, the sale of beer in Russian stadiums was canceled. The State Duma would allow the sale of the beverage at football matches and adult sporting events in 2019. The money from the sale of alcoholic beverages was to be channeled into the development of professional and youth sports.
Earlier it was reported that the Moscow football club “Dynamo”. supported attempt to sell beer in stadiums.