Second European Games in Belarus

Belarusian basketball player: We could not lose match against Italy
Belarus kicked out the basketball tournament at the European Games in style by beating Italy 21:7...

Russia House for European Games inaugurated in Minsk
Viktor Lukashenko emphasized: “Our countries pay great attention both to the elite sport and also physical education and a healthy lifestyle. Thanks to this and to the participation of a great number of people it is possible to organize such large-scale projects as the 2nd European Games”...

VIP guests of Minsk European Games receive gifts from Belarus president
The Belarusian leader met with the VIP guests and gave them special sets of gifts. The set included the 2nd European Games Minsk 2019 panel made of a 1,500-year-old bog oak...

Olympic exhibition opens in Minsk ahead of European Games
The exhibition in Minsk displays the most interesting part of the collection from the historical point of view. It showcases prizes of the Olympic Games of the first half of the 20th century, including the first modern 1896 Athens Olympic Games and 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games which featured the USSR team for the first time...

Opinion: Europe looking forward to 2nd European Games opening ceremony
Mark Hauptmann said that he enjoys the atmosphere in the Belarusian capital and the mood of people. He also commended the volunteers’ work. “Minsk should be praised for hosting these competitions,” he said...

Opinion: Minsk European Games will be unforgettable for fans
“I am happy that Belarus has prepared for the European Games so well. Minsk is a wonderful city. It is easy to travel to all sport venues and facilities of the games. I believe that the European Games will provide unforgettable experience for sport fans and participants”...

Opinion: Minsk European Games among top events of season
“I have had a very busy season, and the tournament at the 2nd European Games is one of the most important in my schedule. This is one of the most interesting and anticipated events. It was difficult to shoot today because of the wind, but I am still satisfied with my result”...

Minsk marks 2nd European Games with stamp dedication ceremony
A scenario of augmented reality imagery which goes with special stamps issued ahead of the 2nd European Games was presented during the ceremony...

Minsk European Games atmosphere seen as engaging for athletes, fans
"As a representative of the International Basketball Federation, I want to congratulate Minsk on the opening of the 2nd European Games. The morning 3x3 basketball matches have already drawn a lot of foreign guests"...

Belarus flag hoisted at Athletes’ Village in Minsk
Representatives of all participating countries of the 2nd European Games were present at the ceremony to hoist the Belarusian national flag, the flags of the European Olympic Committees and the 2nd European Games...