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24 Mar 2016

Belarus to name its team for Rio 2016 in July

MINSK, 24 March (BelTA) – The final roster of the Belarusian delegation for the 31st Olympic Games in Brazil will be announced in July, First Deputy Sport and Tourism Minister, head of the Belarusian mission to Rio de Janeiro Alexander Gagiyev said at a press conference held on 24 March to mark the 25th anniversary of the National Olympic Committee of Belarus, BelTA has learned.

“The whole Belarusian sport industry will have to pass a serious exam in August 2016. The country’s preparations for the Summer Games are pending completion. April will be the most responsible period in many sports when the majority of the Olympics places will be competed for. The Belarusian Olympic team has plans to get 140-150 Olympic berths. The final squad will be named in July when all qualifying competitions are over. At present we are busy with the issues related to traveling, the delivery of necessary cargoes and medical equipment,” said Alexander Gagiyev.

The 31st Summer Olympics will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 5-21 August. Competitions will also be held in Sao Paolo, Brasilia, Belo Horizonte and Salvador. The program will include more than 300 medal events.

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