A round table was held at the premises of South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University named after K. D. Ushynsky on January 30, 2019. The event gathered the participants including Chairman of Odessa Regional State Administration, Head of Physical Culture and Sports Department, rectors of Odessa higher educational establishments, the representatives of sports federations, sports medicine specialists and the representatives of sports community and press.

The event discussed sports development and athletes’ training in the Odessa region at the 32nd Olympic Games in 2020, Tokyo.

Head of Physical Culture and Sports Department expressed gratitude to the rectors of Odessa higher educational establishments, including M.V. Miyusov, the Rector of National University «Odessa Maritime Academy» for a significant contribution to sports development in Odessa.