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NOC president: Belarus’ participation in the 2026 Olympic Games, other international events is a priority, every athlete matters
03.06.2025
The next edition of the Olympic Games, which is due to take place in 2026, seems to be a calm one for the NOC of Belarus. A landmark event has recently taken place in the sports world. A woman has been elected as the new president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the first time. Thomas Bach is being replaced at the post of the IOC head by former swimmer and two-time Olympic champion Kirsty Coventry from Zimbabwe. With the recent changes can Belarusian athletes expect a quick and complete return to the international sports arena? Viktor Lukashenko, President of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Belarus, sat down with BelTA for an interview.
