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Intensive Training Key to Soviet Sports Success; Heavy Competition, Rewards for Achievement Start at Grade‐School Level

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Intensive Training Key to Soviet Sports Success; Heavy Competition, Rewards for Achievement Start at Grade‐School Level

May 5, 1964

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Intensive athletic programs from the grade‐school level up, frequent competitions and rewards for excellence are the major pillars upon which the Soviet Union has built its high estate in international sports. Last year, 66 million Soviet athletes competed for Olympic team berths.

At the age of 7, when Soviet children enter school, they are exposed to athletics and . encouraged to play games. All facilities are provided by the school within the educational program.

According to Gavriel Korobkov, the coach of the Soviet National track team, good coaching is available even to a grade‐school pupil in the distant provinces.

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