NUCLEAR POWER IN BELARUS AND WORLDWIDE
MINSK, 23 June (BelTA) - The Belarusian Judo Federation and the Judo Federation of Serbia signed a memorandum of cooperation, BelTA has learned.
The document was signed by head of the Belarusian Judo Federation Pavel Yasenovsky and Chairman of the Serbian Judo Federation Ivan Todorov. The ceremony was attended by Belarus Deputy Sport and Tourism Minister Aleksandr Baraulya and President of the European Judo Union Sergei Soloveichik.
The deputy minister noted that the relations between Belarus and Serbia get a lot of attention at the highest level. “Our two countries maintain friendly relations. We are, of course, very pleased that the ties between the federations are gaining momentum. We believe that this memorandum will further our relations, will strengthen the exchange of sports delegations. We will make efforts to make sure our Serbian colleagues and judo wrestlers come to compete in events held in Belarus,” Aleksandr Baraulya said.
President of the European Judo Union Sergei Soloveichik added that the organization runs many interesting programs involving 51 federations that are part of the union. “But it is very nice to see when two federations sign an agreement to promote cooperation, find opportunities for joint training, develop programs for children, parents, and coaches. I am sure that the two federations and the European Judo Union will benefit from this. We hope that this cooperation will continue for many years,” Sergei Soloveichik said.
The first medal events in judo were held in Minsk on 22 June. The second day of the judo tournament in Chizhovka Arena includes four medal events: women's 63kg and 70kg and men's 73kg and 81kg. Three Belarusian athletes Vadzim Shoka (73kg), Viktoryia Novikava (70kg) and Zhanna Asipovich (70kg) lost their matches in the first round. The judo tournament will end on 25 June.
The 2nd European Games are running in Minsk through 30 June. The event features approximately 4,000 of the continent's best athletes from 50 nations competing in 200 medal events across 15 sports over 11 days of competition.
