Federal authorities give backing to Dagestan 2018 Youth Olympics bid

Earlier this week it was confirmed the Russian Olympic Committee had been sent by Dagestan their bid proposal for the Games, which would take place in Kaspiysk.

Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) President Alexander Zhukov has voiced his support for Dagestan's bid to host the 2018 Summer Youth Olympic Games.

Earlier this week it was confirmed the ROC had been sent by Dagestan their bid proposal for the Games, which would take place in Kaspiysk.

"I think it's a good idea, though, of course, the problem is - in Dagestan, as such there is no sports facilities, although there are plans to build," Zhukov, who is also Russia's Deputy Prime Minister, was quoted by RIA Novosti.

"The question may be complicated by the fact that during the Youth Games, International Olympic Committee's approach is to minimise costs.

"But on the other hand, those objects that are supposed to be used in Dagestan will be built.

"This is a delicate issue, but in principle it would be nice if there were Youth Olympic Games."