News & Events in Belarus

MINSK, 12 March (BelTA) – Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has sent greetings to Sviatlana Sakhanenka who won a gold medal at the 2018 Paralympic Games in PyeongChang, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

“I congratulate you and the entire team on the first gold medal at the2018 Paralympic Games,” Alexander Lukashenko said. “In PyeongChang you were very successful in cross-country skiing and biathlon where you also clinched a bronze medal in sprint for Belarus.”

Alexander Lukashenko expressed confidence that the achievements of Sviatlana Sakhanenka will be a good example for our athletes, a stimulus to fight and succeed in the name of Belarus. “Thank you for your victory. Well done!” the head of state said.