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President of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Belarus Viktor Lukashenko congratulated the sports community on the International Olympic Day, BelTA learned from the NOC press service.

Despite sanctions imposed by international structures, Belarusian athletes continue moving forward, Belarusian Sport and Tourism Minister Sergei Kovalchuk said on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on 20 June, BelTA has learned.

The rowing center in Zaslavl, Belarus is playing host to the 2025 Best Athletes Cup in Canoe Sprint featuring representatives of five countries, BelTA has learned.

Belarus’ Vasilina Khandoshka has won a gold medal in the Super Final stage of the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup 2025 in Xi’an, China, BelTA has learned.

Palina Brahinets of Belarus clinched gold at the U17 European Wrestling Championships in Skopje, North Macedonia, BelTA has learned.

Belarus’ world number 160 Iryna Shymanovich went off to a good start at the WTA 125K Valencia, defeating Latvia’s World No.125 Darja Semenistaja, 6-3, 6-3, in the opener, BelTA has learned. 

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus remains at the top of the WTA rankings following the 2025 French Open, BelTA has learned.

The new arena is designed for 33 thousand spectators and will become the largest in Belarus. The stadium meets all international standards and is ready to host matches of the highest level. And, of course, the National Football Stadium is a very beautiful and eloquent confirmation of friendly and respectful relations between Belarus and China. Therefore, together with the President of Belarus, the vice-president of the Olympic Committee of the People’s Republic of China, Zhang Jiasheng, opened the new arena.

The final day of the Vytoki sports and cultural festival gathered about 25,000 participants and guests in Postavy, BelTA informs citing the National Olympic Committee.

Belarus’ World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated French Open defending champion, Poland’s World No.5 Iga Swiatek 7-6(7-1), 4-6, 6-0 in their French Open semifinal showdown on 5 June to reach her first Roland Garros final, BelTA has learned.