Second European Games in Belarus

MINSK, 23 July (BelTA) - Five songs have been selected for the second round of the competition to choose a music theme for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2nd European Games MINSK 2019, BelTA learned from the Culture Ministry.

Eighteen applications were sent for the contest announced by the Culture Ministry. They came from Belarus, Moldova, Argentina and Japan. The materials were evaluated by the jury chaired by People's Artist of Belarus Vasily Rainchik. The experts included well-known Belarusian singers, composers, representatives of the Minsk European Games Organizing Committee (MEGOC), the National Olympic Committee of Belarus, the Sport and Tourism Ministry, the Culture Ministry, the National State TV and Radio Company of Belarus.

As a result, five songs have been handpicked as best matching the theme, having high artistic level and modern sound. These are Winners (music by A. Shirin, lyrics by A. Shirin), Champion (music by D.Karyakin, V.Karyakin, lyrics by D.Karyakin (Litesound Band), Bright Year, Bright You (music by E.Oleinik, lyrics by S.Geraskova), Who If Not Us (music by D.Karpinchik, lyrics by O.Dzumedzei), This Land (music by Yu.Navrotsky (Uzari), lyrics by R.Kolodko).

The second round is scheduled for 26 July.

The Second European Games will take place in Minsk on 21-30 June 2019. Over 4,000 athletes from 50 countries will compete in 15 sports. It is expected that Minsk will welcome about 2,000 coaches and personnel representing official delegations, including 650 international and 410 national judges, and also 1,000 media representatives. The venues to host the games will include Minsk Arena, Chizhovka Arena, sports palaces in Pobeditelei Avenue and in Uruchye, the sports and entertainment center Olimpiysky.