European Games Flame of Peace at the finish line: Grandiose welcome in Minsk

Pictured are Belarus' Culture Minister Yuri Bondar, Acting First Vice President of the National Olympic Committee of Belarus Viktor Lukashenko, Minsk Mayor Anatoly Sivak, Belarus’ Sport and Tourism Minister Sergei Kovalchuk

Minsk Mayor Anatoly Sivak addressed the spectators and athletes and noted that Minsk is warmly welcoming guests from all over Europe. “The main symbol of the upcoming 2nd European Games – the Flame of Peace – has arrived in Minsk. We are greatly honored to welcome athletes and sport fans from every part of Europe. We will do our best to be a good host and hold a great celebration,” Anatoly Sivak said.