Belarus is rightly considered the country of sport fans. People’s health, development of physical education and sport are the priorities of the Belarusian social policy.
There are more than 23,000 sports facilities in the country, including stadiums, riding halls, swimming pools, arenas. More than 460 facilities provide training for the sports reserve. The system of state specialized sports training institutions provides the training of athletes for 44 national teams.
The Sports and Tourism Ministry of the Republic of Belarus is a government body, responsible for the implementation of state policy on development of physical culture and sport. The country has a definite structure of sports societies and federations engaged in the development of mass physical training and health-improvement work, training of Olympic reserve, high performance sport.
Special attention is paid to physical education of children and youth. Тhere are over 250 sport schools for children and youth, providing conditions for sports practices for more than 90,000 persons. The numerous objects of physical culture and sports include:
136 stadiums;
327 swimming pools (958 including mini swimming pools);
52 training grounds;
4 510 gyms;
35 synthetic ice rinks.
Most popular sports are athletics, football, gymnastics, skiing, ice hockey, tennis, fencing, wrestling, volleyball, handball, swimming, chess and checks.
The source of information: https://infocenter.nlb.by/eng/sport-i-turizm/belarus-sportivnaya/
The Republic of Belarus
is an important member of the international sports family. The country
consistently places among the top 20 nations taking part in the Olympic
Games.
Comprehensive development of physical education and sport is one of the priorities of the state's social policy.
Belarus has provided all the necessary conditions for doing sport, both professional and amateur. A lot of work is carried out to set up a modern public sports infrastructure, to encourage young people to do sport and be physically active, to train the Olympic talent pool, to improve the training conditions of world-class athletes. There are thousands of sports facilities in all regions. Their number increases every year. Many sporting events are held, the number of participants is growing. https://president.gov.by/en/belarus/social/sport
Comprehensive development of physical education and sport is one of the priorities of the state's social policy.
Belarus has provided all the necessary conditions for doing sport, both professional and amateur. A lot of work is carried out to set up a modern public sports infrastructure, to encourage young people to do sport and be physically active, to train the Olympic talent pool, to improve the training conditions of world-class athletes. There are thousands of sports facilities in all regions. Their number increases every year. Many sporting events are held, the number of participants is growing. https://president.gov.by/en/belarus/social/sport
The Republic of Belarus develops more than 130 sports. Each of them has fans, momentous victories, and prominent names.
Belarusian athletes have taken part in the Olympic Games since 1952. Many Belarusian athletes went into the history of the Olympic Games, including three-time Olympic champion, wrestler Aleksandr Medved, four-time Olympic champion, gymnast Olga Korbut, five-time Olympic champion, gymnast Nellie Kim, six-time Olympic champion, gymnast Vitaly Scherbo, and many other renowned athletes.
Belarus started competing in the Olympic Games as a separate team in 1994. Since then, Belarusian athletes have won 106 Olympic medals: 21 golds, 37 silvers, and 48 bronzes. https://president.gov.by/en/belarus/social/sport/sports-heroes
Belarusian athletes have taken part in the Olympic Games since 1952. Many Belarusian athletes went into the history of the Olympic Games, including three-time Olympic champion, wrestler Aleksandr Medved, four-time Olympic champion, gymnast Olga Korbut, five-time Olympic champion, gymnast Nellie Kim, six-time Olympic champion, gymnast Vitaly Scherbo, and many other renowned athletes.
Belarus started competing in the Olympic Games as a separate team in 1994. Since then, Belarusian athletes have won 106 Olympic medals: 21 golds, 37 silvers, and 48 bronzes. https://president.gov.by/en/belarus/social/sport/sports-heroes
Sports Heroes
The Republic of Belarus develops more than 130 sports. Each of them has fans, momentous victories, and prominent names.
Belarusian athletes have taken part in the Olympic Games since 1952. Many Belarusian athletes went into the history of the Olympic Games, including three-time Olympic champion, wrestler Aleksandr Medved, four-time Olympic champion, gymnast Olga Korbut, five-time Olympic champion, gymnast Nellie Kim, six-time Olympic champion, gymnast Vitaly Scherbo, and many other renowned athletes.
Belarus started competing in the Olympic Games as a separate team in 1994. Since then, Belarusian athletes have won 106 Olympic medals: 21 golds, 37 silvers, and 48 bronzes.
Belarus’ Olympic Games gold medalists:
Ekaterina Karsten
Ekaterina Karsten
rowing, 1996, 2000
Ellina Zvereva
Ellina Zvereva
athletics, discus throw, 2000
Yanina Karolchyk
Yanina Karolchyk
athletics, shot put, 2000
Ihar Makarau
Ihar Makarau
judo, 2004
Yulia Nestsiarenka
Yulia Nestsiarenka
athletics, 100m, 2004
Aliaksei Abalmasau, Artur Litvinchuk, Vadzim Makhneu, and Raman Piatrushenka
Aliaksei Abalmasau, Artur Litvinchuk, Vadzim Makhneu, and Raman Piatrushenka
canoeing, K4, 2008
Andrei Aramnau
Andrei Aramnau
weightlifting, 2008
Aliaksandr and Andrei Bahdanovich
Aliaksandr and Andrei Bahdanovich
canoeing, K2, 2008
Aleksei Grishin
Aleksei Grishin
freestyle skiing, aerials, 2010
Victoria Azarenka and Maxim Mirny
Victoria Azarenka and Maxim Mirny
tennis, mixed doubles, 2012
Sergei Martynov
Sergei Martynov
rifle shooting, 2012
Darya Domracheva
Darya Domracheva
biathlon, 2014
Alla Tsuper
Alla Tsuper
freestyle skiing, aerials, 2014
Anton Kushnir
Anton Kushnir
freestyle skiing, aerials, 2014
Uladzislau Hancharou
Uladzislau Hancharou
trampolining, 2016
Hanna Huskova
Hanna Huskova
freestyle skiing, 2018
Nadezhda Skardino, Iryna Kryuko, Dzinara Alimbekava, and Darya Domracheva
Nadezhda Skardino, Iryna Kryuko, Dzinara Alimbekava, and Darya Domracheva
biathlon, relay, 2018
Ivan Litvinovich
trampolining, 2021
The biggest milestone events in the history of Belarusian sport include the first gold medal won by Ekaterina Karsten for independent Belarus, the country’ first winter Olympic gold medal of Aleksei Grishin, Yulia Nestsiarenka’s sensational win in the 100m event, and Sergei Martynov’s success who broke a world record at the Olympic Games.
The 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi were the most successful games in the history of Belarusian sport. Belarusian athletes clinched five gold medals (Darya Domracheva – three, Alla Tsuper – one, Anton Kushnir - one) and one bronze medal (Nadezhda Skardino). Three-time Olympic champion Darya Domracheva is the first and only woman in Belarus to be awarded the Hero of Belarus title.
At the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro Belarusian athletes won nine medals: one gold medal (Uladzislau Hancharou), four silver medals (Darya Naumava, Vadzim Straltsou, Maryia Mamashuk, Ivan Tsikhan), four bronze medals (Aliaksandra Herasimenia, Ibrahim Saidau, Javid Hamzatau, the women’s rowing team featuring Marharyta Makhneva, Nadzeya Liapeshka, Volha Khudzenka, and Maryna Litvinchuk).
At the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang Belarus was represented in six sports. Belarusian athletes claimed two gold medals and one silver medal. Belarus’ Hanna Huskova was victorious in freestyle skiing, and biathletes Nadezhda Skardino, Iryna Kryuko, Dzinara Alimbekava and Darya Domracheva captured women’s relay gold medals. Darya Domracheva also won a silver medal in women’s mass start.
At the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, which took place from 23 July to 8 August 2021, Belarus was represented by 107 athletes in 20 sports. Belarusian athletes won seven medals: one gold (Ivan Litvinovich in trampoling), three silvers (Iryna Kurachkina and Mahamedkhabib Kadzimahamedau in freestyle wrestling) and three bronzes (the women’s rowing team featuring Volha Khudzenka, Maryna Litvinchuk, Marharyta Makhneva, Nadzeya Papok; Maksim Nedasekau in high jump; Vanesa Kaladzinskaya in freestyle wrestling; Alina Harnasko in rhythmic gymnastics).
At the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games which took on 4-20 February Belarus was represented by 29 athletes in six sports. Biathlete Anton Smolski (Men’s Individual race) and freestyle skier Hanna Huskova (Women's Aerials) won two silver medals.
Belarus also has a strong Paralympic team. At the 2010 Winter Paralympic Games in Vancouver Belarusian athletes won nine medals (two gold, seven bronze medals). At the 2012 Paralympic Games in London Belarus scored ten medals (five gold, two silver, three bronze medals). The team landed 25th in the overall medal tally. Belarusian swimmer Ihar Boki became a five-time Paralympic champion. He won the 200m individual medley with a new world record.
At the 2014 Paralympic Games in Sochi the Belarusian team captured three bronze medals. Vasili Shaptsiaboi became a two-time bronze medalist in biathlon, Yadviha Skarabahataya clinched a bronze medal in Nordic skiing.
At the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro Team Belarus won ten medals: eight gold (Ihar Boki - six, Andrei Pranevich - one, Uladzimir Izotau - one), two bronze medals (Aliaksandr Tryputs, Ihar Boki).
At the 2018 Paralympic Games in PyeongChang Belarusians clinched four gold (Sviatlana Sakhanenka – three, Yury Holub -one), four silver (Dzmitry Loban – two, Yury Holub – two), and four bronze medals (Lidziya Hrafeyeva – two, Sviatlana Sakhanenka – one, Yury Holub - one). https://president.gov.by/en/belarus/social/sport/sports-heroes
The Republic of Belarus develops more than 130 sports. Each of them has fans, momentous victories, and prominent names.
Belarusian athletes have taken part in the Olympic Games since 1952. Many Belarusian athletes went into the history of the Olympic Games, including three-time Olympic champion, wrestler Aleksandr Medved, four-time Olympic champion, gymnast Olga Korbut, five-time Olympic champion, gymnast Nellie Kim, six-time Olympic champion, gymnast Vitaly Scherbo, and many other renowned athletes.
Belarus started competing in the Olympic Games as a separate team in 1994. Since then, Belarusian athletes have won 106 Olympic medals: 21 golds, 37 silvers, and 48 bronzes.
Belarus’ Olympic Games gold medalists:
Ekaterina Karsten
Ekaterina Karsten
rowing, 1996, 2000
Ellina Zvereva
Ellina Zvereva
athletics, discus throw, 2000
Yanina Karolchyk
Yanina Karolchyk
athletics, shot put, 2000
Ihar Makarau
Ihar Makarau
judo, 2004
Yulia Nestsiarenka
Yulia Nestsiarenka
athletics, 100m, 2004
Aliaksei Abalmasau, Artur Litvinchuk, Vadzim Makhneu, and Raman Piatrushenka
Aliaksei Abalmasau, Artur Litvinchuk, Vadzim Makhneu, and Raman Piatrushenka
canoeing, K4, 2008
Andrei Aramnau
Andrei Aramnau
weightlifting, 2008
Aliaksandr and Andrei Bahdanovich
Aliaksandr and Andrei Bahdanovich
canoeing, K2, 2008
Aleksei Grishin
Aleksei Grishin
freestyle skiing, aerials, 2010
Victoria Azarenka and Maxim Mirny
Victoria Azarenka and Maxim Mirny
tennis, mixed doubles, 2012
Sergei Martynov
Sergei Martynov
rifle shooting, 2012
Darya Domracheva
Darya Domracheva
biathlon, 2014
Alla Tsuper
Alla Tsuper
freestyle skiing, aerials, 2014
Anton Kushnir
Anton Kushnir
freestyle skiing, aerials, 2014
Uladzislau Hancharou
Uladzislau Hancharou
trampolining, 2016
Hanna Huskova
Hanna Huskova
freestyle skiing, 2018
Nadezhda Skardino, Iryna Kryuko, Dzinara Alimbekava, and Darya Domracheva
Nadezhda Skardino, Iryna Kryuko, Dzinara Alimbekava, and Darya Domracheva
biathlon, relay, 2018
Ivan Litvinovich
trampolining, 2021
The biggest milestone events in the history of Belarusian sport include the first gold medal won by Ekaterina Karsten for independent Belarus, the country’ first winter Olympic gold medal of Aleksei Grishin, Yulia Nestsiarenka’s sensational win in the 100m event, and Sergei Martynov’s success who broke a world record at the Olympic Games.
The 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi were the most successful games in the history of Belarusian sport. Belarusian athletes clinched five gold medals (Darya Domracheva – three, Alla Tsuper – one, Anton Kushnir - one) and one bronze medal (Nadezhda Skardino). Three-time Olympic champion Darya Domracheva is the first and only woman in Belarus to be awarded the Hero of Belarus title.
At the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro Belarusian athletes won nine medals: one gold medal (Uladzislau Hancharou), four silver medals (Darya Naumava, Vadzim Straltsou, Maryia Mamashuk, Ivan Tsikhan), four bronze medals (Aliaksandra Herasimenia, Ibrahim Saidau, Javid Hamzatau, the women’s rowing team featuring Marharyta Makhneva, Nadzeya Liapeshka, Volha Khudzenka, and Maryna Litvinchuk).
At the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang Belarus was represented in six sports. Belarusian athletes claimed two gold medals and one silver medal. Belarus’ Hanna Huskova was victorious in freestyle skiing, and biathletes Nadezhda Skardino, Iryna Kryuko, Dzinara Alimbekava and Darya Domracheva captured women’s relay gold medals. Darya Domracheva also won a silver medal in women’s mass start.
At the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, which took place from 23 July to 8 August 2021, Belarus was represented by 107 athletes in 20 sports. Belarusian athletes won seven medals: one gold (Ivan Litvinovich in trampoling), three silvers (Iryna Kurachkina and Mahamedkhabib Kadzimahamedau in freestyle wrestling) and three bronzes (the women’s rowing team featuring Volha Khudzenka, Maryna Litvinchuk, Marharyta Makhneva, Nadzeya Papok; Maksim Nedasekau in high jump; Vanesa Kaladzinskaya in freestyle wrestling; Alina Harnasko in rhythmic gymnastics).
At the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games which took on 4-20 February Belarus was represented by 29 athletes in six sports. Biathlete Anton Smolski (Men’s Individual race) and freestyle skier Hanna Huskova (Women's Aerials) won two silver medals.
Belarus also has a strong Paralympic team. At the 2010 Winter Paralympic Games in Vancouver Belarusian athletes won nine medals (two gold, seven bronze medals). At the 2012 Paralympic Games in London Belarus scored ten medals (five gold, two silver, three bronze medals). The team landed 25th in the overall medal tally. Belarusian swimmer Ihar Boki became a five-time Paralympic champion. He won the 200m individual medley with a new world record.
At the 2014 Paralympic Games in Sochi the Belarusian team captured three bronze medals. Vasili Shaptsiaboi became a two-time bronze medalist in biathlon, Yadviha Skarabahataya clinched a bronze medal in Nordic skiing.
At the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro Team Belarus won ten medals: eight gold (Ihar Boki - six, Andrei Pranevich - one, Uladzimir Izotau - one), two bronze medals (Aliaksandr Tryputs, Ihar Boki).
At the 2018 Paralympic Games in PyeongChang Belarusians clinched four gold (Sviatlana Sakhanenka – three, Yury Holub -one), four silver (Dzmitry Loban – two, Yury Holub – two), and four bronze medals (Lidziya Hrafeyeva – two, Sviatlana Sakhanenka – one, Yury Holub - one). https://president.gov.by/en/belarus/social/sport/sports-heroes
The Republic of Belarus develops more than 130 sports. Each of them has fans, momentous victories, and prominent names.
Belarusian athletes have taken part in the Olympic Games since 1952. Many Belarusian athletes went into the history of the Olympic Games, including three-time Olympic champion, wrestler Aleksandr Medved, four-time Olympic champion, gymnast Olga Korbut, five-time Olympic champion, gymnast Nellie Kim, six-time Olympic champion, gymnast Vitaly Scherbo, and many other renowned athletes.
Belarus started competing in the Olympic Games as a separate team in 1994. Since then, Belarusian athletes have won 106 Olympic medals: 21 golds, 37 silvers, and 48 bronzes.
Belarus’ Olympic Games gold medalists:
Ekaterina Karsten
Ekaterina Karsten
rowing, 1996, 2000
Ellina Zvereva
Ellina Zvereva
athletics, discus throw, 2000
Yanina Karolchyk
Yanina Karolchyk
athletics, shot put, 2000
Ihar Makarau
Ihar Makarau
judo, 2004
Yulia Nestsiarenka
Yulia Nestsiarenka
athletics, 100m, 2004
Aliaksei Abalmasau, Artur Litvinchuk, Vadzim Makhneu, and Raman Piatrushenka
Aliaksei Abalmasau, Artur Litvinchuk, Vadzim Makhneu, and Raman Piatrushenka
canoeing, K4, 2008
Andrei Aramnau
Andrei Aramnau
weightlifting, 2008
Aliaksandr and Andrei Bahdanovich
Aliaksandr and Andrei Bahdanovich
canoeing, K2, 2008
Aleksei Grishin
Aleksei Grishin
freestyle skiing, aerials, 2010
Victoria Azarenka and Maxim Mirny
Victoria Azarenka and Maxim Mirny
tennis, mixed doubles, 2012
Sergei Martynov
Sergei Martynov
rifle shooting, 2012
Darya Domracheva
Darya Domracheva
biathlon, 2014
Alla Tsuper
Alla Tsuper
freestyle skiing, aerials, 2014
Anton Kushnir
Anton Kushnir
freestyle skiing, aerials, 2014
Uladzislau Hancharou
Uladzislau Hancharou
trampolining, 2016
Hanna Huskova
Hanna Huskova
freestyle skiing, 2018
Nadezhda Skardino, Iryna Kryuko, Dzinara Alimbekava, and Darya Domracheva
Nadezhda Skardino, Iryna Kryuko, Dzinara Alimbekava, and Darya Domracheva
biathlon, relay, 2018
Ivan Litvinovich
trampolining, 2021 https://president.gov.by/en/belarus/social/sport/sports-heroes
Belarusian athletes have taken part in the Olympic Games since 1952. Many Belarusian athletes went into the history of the Olympic Games, including three-time Olympic champion, wrestler Aleksandr Medved, four-time Olympic champion, gymnast Olga Korbut, five-time Olympic champion, gymnast Nellie Kim, six-time Olympic champion, gymnast Vitaly Scherbo, and many other renowned athletes.
Belarus started competing in the Olympic Games as a separate team in 1994. Since then, Belarusian athletes have won 106 Olympic medals: 21 golds, 37 silvers, and 48 bronzes.
Belarus’ Olympic Games gold medalists:
Ekaterina Karsten
Ekaterina Karsten
rowing, 1996, 2000
Ellina Zvereva
Ellina Zvereva
athletics, discus throw, 2000
Yanina Karolchyk
Yanina Karolchyk
athletics, shot put, 2000
Ihar Makarau
Ihar Makarau
judo, 2004
Yulia Nestsiarenka
Yulia Nestsiarenka
athletics, 100m, 2004
Aliaksei Abalmasau, Artur Litvinchuk, Vadzim Makhneu, and Raman Piatrushenka
Aliaksei Abalmasau, Artur Litvinchuk, Vadzim Makhneu, and Raman Piatrushenka
canoeing, K4, 2008
Andrei Aramnau
Andrei Aramnau
weightlifting, 2008
Aliaksandr and Andrei Bahdanovich
Aliaksandr and Andrei Bahdanovich
canoeing, K2, 2008
Aleksei Grishin
Aleksei Grishin
freestyle skiing, aerials, 2010
Victoria Azarenka and Maxim Mirny
Victoria Azarenka and Maxim Mirny
tennis, mixed doubles, 2012
Sergei Martynov
Sergei Martynov
rifle shooting, 2012
Darya Domracheva
Darya Domracheva
biathlon, 2014
Alla Tsuper
Alla Tsuper
freestyle skiing, aerials, 2014
Anton Kushnir
Anton Kushnir
freestyle skiing, aerials, 2014
Uladzislau Hancharou
Uladzislau Hancharou
trampolining, 2016
Hanna Huskova
Hanna Huskova
freestyle skiing, 2018
Nadezhda Skardino, Iryna Kryuko, Dzinara Alimbekava, and Darya Domracheva
Nadezhda Skardino, Iryna Kryuko, Dzinara Alimbekava, and Darya Domracheva
biathlon, relay, 2018
Ivan Litvinovich
trampolining, 2021 https://president.gov.by/en/belarus/social/sport/sports-heroes
Sports Heroes
The Republic of Belarus develops more than 130 sports. Each of them has fans, momentous victories, and prominent names.
Belarusian athletes have taken part in the Olympic Games since 1952. Many Belarusian athletes went into the history of the Olympic Games, including three-time Olympic champion, wrestler Aleksandr Medved, four-time Olympic champion, gymnast Olga Korbut, five-time Olympic champion, gymnast Nellie Kim, six-time Olympic champion, gymnast Vitaly Scherbo, and many other renowned athletes.
Belarus started competing in the Olympic Games as a separate team in 1994. Since then, Belarusian athletes have won 106 Olympic medals: 21 golds, 37 silvers, and 48 bronzes.
Belarus’ Olympic Games gold medalists:
Ekaterina Karsten
Ekaterina Karsten
rowing, 1996, 2000
Ellina Zvereva
Ellina Zvereva
athletics, discus throw, 2000
Yanina Karolchyk
Yanina Karolchyk
athletics, shot put, 2000
Ihar Makarau
Ihar Makarau
judo, 2004
Yulia Nestsiarenka
Yulia Nestsiarenka
athletics, 100m, 2004
Aliaksei Abalmasau, Artur Litvinchuk, Vadzim Makhneu, and Raman Piatrushenka
Aliaksei Abalmasau, Artur Litvinchuk, Vadzim Makhneu, and Raman Piatrushenka
canoeing, K4, 2008
Andrei Aramnau
Andrei Aramnau
weightlifting, 2008
Aliaksandr and Andrei Bahdanovich
Aliaksandr and Andrei Bahdanovich
canoeing, K2, 2008
Aleksei Grishin
Aleksei Grishin
freestyle skiing, aerials, 2010
Victoria Azarenka and Maxim Mirny
Victoria Azarenka and Maxim Mirny
tennis, mixed doubles, 2012
Sergei Martynov
Sergei Martynov
rifle shooting, 2012
Darya Domracheva
Darya Domracheva
biathlon, 2014
Alla Tsuper
Alla Tsuper
freestyle skiing, aerials, 2014
Anton Kushnir
Anton Kushnir
freestyle skiing, aerials, 2014
Uladzislau Hancharou
Uladzislau Hancharou
trampolining, 2016
Hanna Huskova
Hanna Huskova
freestyle skiing, 2018
Nadezhda Skardino, Iryna Kryuko, Dzinara Alimbekava, and Darya Domracheva
Nadezhda Skardino, Iryna Kryuko, Dzinara Alimbekava, and Darya Domracheva
biathlon, relay, 2018
Ivan Litvinovich
trampolining, 2021
The biggest milestone events in the history of Belarusian sport include the first gold medal won by Ekaterina Karsten for independent Belarus, the country’ first winter Olympic gold medal of Aleksei Grishin, Yulia Nestsiarenka’s sensational win in the 100m event, and Sergei Martynov’s success who broke a world record at the Olympic Games.
The 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi were the most successful games in the history of Belarusian sport. Belarusian athletes clinched five gold medals (Darya Domracheva – three, Alla Tsuper – one, Anton Kushnir - one) and one bronze medal (Nadezhda Skardino). Three-time Olympic champion Darya Domracheva is the first and only woman in Belarus to be awarded the Hero of Belarus title.
At the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro Belarusian athletes won nine medals: one gold medal (Uladzislau Hancharou), four silver medals (Darya Naumava, Vadzim Straltsou, Maryia Mamashuk, Ivan Tsikhan), four bronze medals (Aliaksandra Herasimenia, Ibrahim Saidau, Javid Hamzatau, the women’s rowing team featuring Marharyta Makhneva, Nadzeya Liapeshka, Volha Khudzenka, and Maryna Litvinchuk).
At the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang Belarus was represented in six sports. Belarusian athletes claimed two gold medals and one silver medal. Belarus’ Hanna Huskova was victorious in freestyle skiing, and biathletes Nadezhda Skardino, Iryna Kryuko, Dzinara Alimbekava and Darya Domracheva captured women’s relay gold medals. Darya Domracheva also won a silver medal in women’s mass start.
At the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, which took place from 23 July to 8 August 2021, Belarus was represented by 107 athletes in 20 sports. Belarusian athletes won seven medals: one gold (Ivan Litvinovich in trampoling), three silvers (Iryna Kurachkina and Mahamedkhabib Kadzimahamedau in freestyle wrestling) and three bronzes (the women’s rowing team featuring Volha Khudzenka, Maryna Litvinchuk, Marharyta Makhneva, Nadzeya Papok; Maksim Nedasekau in high jump; Vanesa Kaladzinskaya in freestyle wrestling; Alina Harnasko in rhythmic gymnastics).
At the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games which took on 4-20 February Belarus was represented by 29 athletes in six sports. Biathlete Anton Smolski (Men’s Individual race) and freestyle skier Hanna Huskova (Women's Aerials) won two silver medals.
Belarus also has a strong Paralympic team. At the 2010 Winter Paralympic Games in Vancouver Belarusian athletes won nine medals (two gold, seven bronze medals). At the 2012 Paralympic Games in London Belarus scored ten medals (five gold, two silver, three bronze medals). The team landed 25th in the overall medal tally. Belarusian swimmer Ihar Boki became a five-time Paralympic champion. He won the 200m individual medley with a new world record.
At the 2014 Paralympic Games in Sochi the Belarusian team captured three bronze medals. Vasili Shaptsiaboi became a two-time bronze medalist in biathlon, Yadviha Skarabahataya clinched a bronze medal in Nordic skiing.
At the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro Team Belarus won ten medals: eight gold (Ihar Boki - six, Andrei Pranevich - one, Uladzimir Izotau - one), two bronze medals (Aliaksandr Tryputs, Ihar Boki).
At the 2018 Paralympic Games in PyeongChang Belarusians clinched four gold (Sviatlana Sakhanenka – three, Yury Holub -one), four silver (Dzmitry Loban – two, Yury Holub – two), and four bronze medals (Lidziya Hrafeyeva – two, Sviatlana Sakhanenka – one, Yury Holub - one). https://president.gov.by/en/belarus/social/sport/sports-heroes
The Republic of Belarus develops more than 130 sports. Each of them has fans, momentous victories, and prominent names.
Belarusian athletes have taken part in the Olympic Games since 1952. Many Belarusian athletes went into the history of the Olympic Games, including three-time Olympic champion, wrestler Aleksandr Medved, four-time Olympic champion, gymnast Olga Korbut, five-time Olympic champion, gymnast Nellie Kim, six-time Olympic champion, gymnast Vitaly Scherbo, and many other renowned athletes.
Belarus started competing in the Olympic Games as a separate team in 1994. Since then, Belarusian athletes have won 106 Olympic medals: 21 golds, 37 silvers, and 48 bronzes.
Belarus’ Olympic Games gold medalists:
Ekaterina Karsten
Ekaterina Karsten
rowing, 1996, 2000
Ellina Zvereva
Ellina Zvereva
athletics, discus throw, 2000
Yanina Karolchyk
Yanina Karolchyk
athletics, shot put, 2000
Ihar Makarau
Ihar Makarau
judo, 2004
Yulia Nestsiarenka
Yulia Nestsiarenka
athletics, 100m, 2004
Aliaksei Abalmasau, Artur Litvinchuk, Vadzim Makhneu, and Raman Piatrushenka
Aliaksei Abalmasau, Artur Litvinchuk, Vadzim Makhneu, and Raman Piatrushenka
canoeing, K4, 2008
Andrei Aramnau
Andrei Aramnau
weightlifting, 2008
Aliaksandr and Andrei Bahdanovich
Aliaksandr and Andrei Bahdanovich
canoeing, K2, 2008
Aleksei Grishin
Aleksei Grishin
freestyle skiing, aerials, 2010
Victoria Azarenka and Maxim Mirny
Victoria Azarenka and Maxim Mirny
tennis, mixed doubles, 2012
Sergei Martynov
Sergei Martynov
rifle shooting, 2012
Darya Domracheva
Darya Domracheva
biathlon, 2014
Alla Tsuper
Alla Tsuper
freestyle skiing, aerials, 2014
Anton Kushnir
Anton Kushnir
freestyle skiing, aerials, 2014
Uladzislau Hancharou
Uladzislau Hancharou
trampolining, 2016
Hanna Huskova
Hanna Huskova
freestyle skiing, 2018
Nadezhda Skardino, Iryna Kryuko, Dzinara Alimbekava, and Darya Domracheva
Nadezhda Skardino, Iryna Kryuko, Dzinara Alimbekava, and Darya Domracheva
biathlon, relay, 2018
Ivan Litvinovich
trampolining, 2021
The biggest milestone events in the history of Belarusian sport include the first gold medal won by Ekaterina Karsten for independent Belarus, the country’ first winter Olympic gold medal of Aleksei Grishin, Yulia Nestsiarenka’s sensational win in the 100m event, and Sergei Martynov’s success who broke a world record at the Olympic Games.
The 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi were the most successful games in the history of Belarusian sport. Belarusian athletes clinched five gold medals (Darya Domracheva – three, Alla Tsuper – one, Anton Kushnir - one) and one bronze medal (Nadezhda Skardino). Three-time Olympic champion Darya Domracheva is the first and only woman in Belarus to be awarded the Hero of Belarus title.
At the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro Belarusian athletes won nine medals: one gold medal (Uladzislau Hancharou), four silver medals (Darya Naumava, Vadzim Straltsou, Maryia Mamashuk, Ivan Tsikhan), four bronze medals (Aliaksandra Herasimenia, Ibrahim Saidau, Javid Hamzatau, the women’s rowing team featuring Marharyta Makhneva, Nadzeya Liapeshka, Volha Khudzenka, and Maryna Litvinchuk).
At the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang Belarus was represented in six sports. Belarusian athletes claimed two gold medals and one silver medal. Belarus’ Hanna Huskova was victorious in freestyle skiing, and biathletes Nadezhda Skardino, Iryna Kryuko, Dzinara Alimbekava and Darya Domracheva captured women’s relay gold medals. Darya Domracheva also won a silver medal in women’s mass start.
At the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, which took place from 23 July to 8 August 2021, Belarus was represented by 107 athletes in 20 sports. Belarusian athletes won seven medals: one gold (Ivan Litvinovich in trampoling), three silvers (Iryna Kurachkina and Mahamedkhabib Kadzimahamedau in freestyle wrestling) and three bronzes (the women’s rowing team featuring Volha Khudzenka, Maryna Litvinchuk, Marharyta Makhneva, Nadzeya Papok; Maksim Nedasekau in high jump; Vanesa Kaladzinskaya in freestyle wrestling; Alina Harnasko in rhythmic gymnastics).
At the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games which took on 4-20 February Belarus was represented by 29 athletes in six sports. Biathlete Anton Smolski (Men’s Individual race) and freestyle skier Hanna Huskova (Women's Aerials) won two silver medals.
Belarus also has a strong Paralympic team. At the 2010 Winter Paralympic Games in Vancouver Belarusian athletes won nine medals (two gold, seven bronze medals). At the 2012 Paralympic Games in London Belarus scored ten medals (five gold, two silver, three bronze medals). The team landed 25th in the overall medal tally. Belarusian swimmer Ihar Boki became a five-time Paralympic champion. He won the 200m individual medley with a new world record.
At the 2014 Paralympic Games in Sochi the Belarusian team captured three bronze medals. Vasili Shaptsiaboi became a two-time bronze medalist in biathlon, Yadviha Skarabahataya clinched a bronze medal in Nordic skiing.
At the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro Team Belarus won ten medals: eight gold (Ihar Boki - six, Andrei Pranevich - one, Uladzimir Izotau - one), two bronze medals (Aliaksandr Tryputs, Ihar Boki).
At the 2018 Paralympic Games in PyeongChang Belarusians clinched four gold (Sviatlana Sakhanenka – three, Yury Holub -one), four silver (Dzmitry Loban – two, Yury Holub – two), and four bronze medals (Lidziya Hrafeyeva – two, Sviatlana Sakhanenka – one, Yury Holub - one). https://president.gov.by/en/belarus/social/sport/sports-heroes
Комментариев нет:
Отправить комментарий