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Olympics 2024: Belarus’ Viyaleta Bardzilouskaya secures silver in trampoline
MINSK, 2 August (BelTA) – Trampoliner Viyaleta Bardzilouskaya has won the first medal of the 2024 Paris Olympics for Belarus, BelTA has learned.
In the qualification the Belarusian scored 56.340 to place second for the final behind Xueying Zhu of China. In the final the Belarusian scored 56.060, the result which was beaten only by Bryony Page of the UK, who scored 56.480. Bronze went to Sophiane Methot of Canada.
The Olympic silver for the 19-year-old Belarusian is so far the best achievement in her sporting career. Before that Viyaleta Bardzilouskaya placed seventh at the 2022 FIG Trampoline Gymnastics World Cup in Baku. This season the Belarusian placed 10th at the tournament in Azerbaijan and 12th at the event in Germany.
Lukashenko congratulates Olympic medalist Viyaleta Bardzilouskaya
MINSK, 2 August (BelTA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated Viyaleta Bardzilouskaya, a member of the Belarusian national trampoline team, on winning silver at the 2024 Paris Olympics, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.
“This medal is a real triumph for you and the entire Belarusian Olympic team,” the head of state stressed. “Despite any circumstances, you have managed to demonstrate your honed skills, indomitable character and strength of spirit in competition with the world’s greatest athletes.”
Aleksandr Lukashenko also congratulated the coaching staff headed by Olga Vlasova on such a significant achievement for the country: “We are proud of the Belarusian trampoline traditions.”
"From the bottom of my heart I wish you strong health, prosperity and new achievements,” the president said.
Belarus’ NOC president congratulates Barzdilouskaya on Olympic silver
MINSK, 2 August (BelTA) - President of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Belarus Viktor Lukashenko has congratulated Viyaleta Bardzilouskaya on winning a silver medal at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, BelTA learned from the press service of the NOC of Belarus.
The 19-year-old Belarusian clinched silver in trampoline. In the final Viyaleta Bardzilouskaya scored 56.060 to place second, behind Bryony Page of the UK. For the Belarusian, the Olympic medal is the first one for the Belarusian in her adult sporting career in the international arena.
“This is your first Olympic medal and the first medal for Belarus in Paris, so it is twice as valuable and special. Thanks to your persistence, aspiration and diligence, you were able to surpass many famous rivals and, above all, yourself in a difficult psychological struggle. Your beautiful debut at the Games is impressive and admirable. You have given unforgettable emotions and joy to millions of Belarusian fans and our athletes,” the message of greetings reads. Viktor Lukashenko also expressed gratitude to the coaching staff of the national trampoline team.
Ivan Litvinovich will try to defend the Olympic champion title in the men’s trampoline event on Friday evening.
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