The ice skating rink Medeu, located at an altitude of 1691.2 meters above sea level, is known throughout the world. It was erected in 1972. The surface of the ice is 10.5 thousand square meters, which allows for competitions in speed skating, hockey and figure skating. The mild climate in the gorge, the optimal level of solar radiation, low atmospheric pressure, weak wind and clear glacial water - all this provided the high-mountain skating rink with wide popularity. More than 120 world records were established here by famous athletes. In recent years, the rink has improved after the modernization.