Second European Games in Belarus

MINSK, 6 November (BelTA) – TV companies from China and Latin America show interest in broadcasting the coverage of the 2nd European Games Minsk 2019, BelTA learned from Anatoly Kotov, Deputy CEO of the Minsk European Games Organizing Committee (MEGOC), on 6 November.

According to the source, MEGOC’s partner – the Spanish TV company ISB – actively sells broadcasting rights all over the world. “We would like fans in 160 countries to see the 2^nd European Games. There is demand for TV broadcasts in Asian countries and the Middle East. Contracts have already been signed with representatives of 15 countries. Documents on 46 other countries are in the pipeline,” said Anatoly Kotov.

The 2nd European Games will take place in Minsk on 21-30 June 2019. Over 4,000 athletes from 50 countries will compete in about 200 medal events in 15 sports. Competitions in ten sports will be qualifiers for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Badminton, boxing, canoeing, and judo competitions will be held in the capacity of European championships.