MINSK, 1 November (BelTA) - The 27th General Assembly of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) is taking place in Cascais, Portugal, BelTA learned from the press service of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Belarus.
Taking part in the event are more than 850 delegates from 288 organizations. Among them are representatives of the NOCs, the International Olympic Committee (IOC), international sports federations and members of the Organizing Committees of the Olympic Games. The Belarusian delegation in Portugal is represented by NOC Secretary General, two-time Olympic medalist in rhythmic gymnastics Ksenia Sankovich and Head of the NOC International Relations Department Vasily Yurchik.