News & Events in Belarus

MINSK, 22 September (BelTA) – Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko signed the application of the National Olympic Committee for Belarus’ participation in the 31^st Summer Olympic Games, BelTA informs.

The 31^st Olympic Games will be held in less than a year, and the best Belarusian athletes will compete in Rio de Janeiro, said Alexander Lukashenko. “It will be a tough test for every athlete and coach, for the whole sport sector. Every athlete and coach should understand that winning a medal is not just his or her personal striving. The whole country will watch the performance of our team with excitement and sinking hearts,” said the President.

“One should not forget that sport is the spirit of the nation, and a successful performance at international competitions is a great prestige for the state,” Alexander Lukashenko stressed.

The head of state wished Belarusian athletes bright victories and a decent representation of Belarus on the world stage. “We have trust in you and sincerely hope that your skills and commitment will help you conquer the Olympic summits,” noted the President.

The Belarusian leader also made an entry in the Distinguished Visitors’ Book of the headquarters of the National Olympic Committee of Belarus. An Olympic alley was planted. Partaking in the event were Olympic champions and medalists, including Darya Domracheva, Anton Kushnir, Victoria Azarenka and others. The head of state planted a tree in the Olympic alley and held an informal talk with the athletes and coaches.