A sports event was organized by the Russian National Association to be held on Russian National Day.

On Friday 21^st October, the Bethlehem branch of the Russian National Association organized sports activities for the second time. Five Bethlehem based junior groups participated.

Russian Citizens Society, Hebron Branch, were not able to participate due to reasons beyond their control.

The Ghirass Centre won first place, the Mannar Centre second place and the Russian Association the third, respectively. At the end of the event, there was a ceremony with the distribution of medals and certificates brought specially from Russia. There were poetry and dancing displays during the event.

There was an exhibition about Russian food and other products. The Ghirass Centre was thanked for the enormous amount of work contributed to enabling so many children to have a smile on their face.