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6 Aug 2021
Tokyo 20202: Belarus advances to Women’s C2 500m semifinal Tokyo 20202: Belarus advances to Women’s C2 500m semifinal
The Belarusian team finished in third behind Canada and Moldova...
6 Aug 2021
Tokyo 2020: Belarus into Women’s K4 500m semifinal Tokyo 2020: Belarus into Women’s K4 500m semifinal
Belarus’ team of Volha Khudzenka, Maryna Litvinchuk, Marharyta Mahneva and Nadzeya Papok finished the Women’s K4 500m quarterfinal race first in 1:35,534 at the Olympic Games in Tokyo...
5 Aug 2021
Belarus’ COVID-19 update: 1,143 new cases, 1,196 recoveries Belarus’ COVID-19 update: 1,143 new cases, 1,196 recoveries
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 450,445 cases...
5 Aug 2021
Tokyo 2020: Belarusian wrestler Kadzimahamedau reaches final Tokyo 2020: Belarusian wrestler Kadzimahamedau reaches final
The ex-Cuban got off to a strong start and scored a point. The Belarusian responded with a two-point takedown...
5 Aug 2021
Tokyo 2020: Belarus’ Vanesa Kaladzinskaya secures second win in Women’s 53kg Tokyo 2020: Belarus’ Vanesa Kaladzinskaya secures second win in Women’s 53kg
The Belarusian defeated Vinesh Phogat of India 9-3 in the quarterfinal...
5 Aug 2021
Tokyo 2020: Belarus’ Mahamedkhabib Kadzimahamedau into Men’s Freestyle 74kg semifinal Tokyo 2020: Belarus’ Mahamedkhabib Kadzimahamedau into Men’s Freestyle 74kg semifinal
The Belarusian dominated his opponent, Kyle Dake of the United States, who was considered among the main competitors for the medal in the 74kg weight category, 11-0...
4 Aug 2021
Belarus’ COVID-19 latest: 967 new cases, 1,037 recoveries Belarus’ COVID-19 latest: 967 new cases, 1,037 recoveries
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 449,302 cases...
4 Aug 2021
Tokyo 2020: Belarus’ Kurachkina into women’s freestyle final Tokyo 2020: Belarus’ Kurachkina into women’s freestyle final
The Belarusian took the lead at the very beginning of the bout and soon earned two points...
4 Aug 2021
Tokyo 2020: Belarusian wrestler Kurachkina proceeds to semifinal Tokyo 2020: Belarusian wrestler Kurachkina proceeds to semifinal
Belarusian wrestler Iryna Kurachkina has outpowered Russia’s Valeria Koblova in the Women's Freestyle 57kg 1/4 Final...
4 Aug 2021
Tokyo 2020: Belarus’ Borykau/Yurenia into Men’s Kayak Double 1000m semifinal Tokyo 2020: Belarus’ Borykau/Yurenia into Men’s Kayak Double 1000m semifinal
The Belarusian team clocked 3:10.126, the best in their heat...
4 Aug 2021
Tokyo 2020: Belarus’ Litvinchuk advances to Women’s Kayak Single 500m semifinal Tokyo 2020: Belarus’ Litvinchuk advances to Women’s Kayak Single 500m semifinal
The Belarusian clocked 1:49.606, second only to Hungary’s Tamara Csipes with 1:48.790...
4 Aug 2021
Tokyo 2020: Nazdrova eases into SF with 1st-place finish in Canoe Single 200m Tokyo 2020: Nazdrova eases into SF with 1st-place finish in Canoe Single 200m
The Belarusian was ahead of the game in her heat with 46.950 seconds...
4 Aug 2021
Tokyo 2020: Javelin throwers Mialeshka, Katkavets perform in qualification round Tokyo 2020: Javelin throwers Mialeshka, Katkavets perform in qualification round
Aliaksei Katkavets made a throw of 82.72m, his teammate Pavel Mialeshka showed 82.64m in his best attempt...
3 Aug 2021
Belarusian students win four medals at International Chemistry Olympiad Belarusian students win four medals at International Chemistry Olympiad
This year, the Olympiad was held from 25 July to 2 August in an online format. This year’s edition did not involve the traditional experimental part. Young chemists were asked to take a five-hour written theoretical exam of nine tasks...
3 Aug 2021
Belarus’ COVID-19 latest: 581 new cases, 419 recoveries Belarus’ COVID-19 latest: 581 new cases, 419 recoveries
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 448,335 cases...
3 Aug 2021
Way of Pakistan exhibition to open in Minsk on 13 August Way of Pakistan exhibition to open in Minsk on 13 August
The exhibition will feature paintings and photographs that will take visitors on a fascinating journey into Pakistan’s nature and architectural traditions. It will also feature traditional clothing and accessories, various items of decorative and applied art that convey the national flavor and antiquity of traditions...
3 Aug 2021
Belarus’ COVID-19 latest: 756 new cases, 592 recoveries Belarus’ COVID-19 latest: 756 new cases, 592 recoveries
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 447,754 cases...
2 Aug 2021
Belarus win silver, bronze at International Economics Olympiad Belarus win silver, bronze at International Economics Olympiad
The International Economics Olympiad was held online from 26 July to 1 August. More than 200 high school students from 44 countries participated in the event. The students competed in three rounds, with tasks devoted to economics, financial literacy, and business case solving...
2 Aug 2021
Belarus’ COVID-19 latest: 958 new cases, 1,169 recoveries Belarus’ COVID-19 latest: 958 new cases, 1,169 recoveries
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 446,998 cases...
2 Aug 2021
Tokyo 2020: Litvinchuk, Khudzenka reach Women’s K2 500m semifinal Tokyo 2020: Litvinchuk, Khudzenka reach Women’s K2 500m semifinal
In the preliminary heat the Belarusians clocked 1:43.377 to finish second. Hungary’s Tamara Csipes and Erika Medveczky clocked 1:42.776 to place first...
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