Belarusian Paralympic team leaves for Games in Brazil

31 августа 2016

Our team leaves for the Paralympics in Brazil today. The competitions will begin on September, 7, and finish on September, 18.

The core group includes 19 athletes. Lyudmila Volchek will go to South America later in order to avoid the difficulties of acclimatization. The team also includes five-time champion of the games in London swimmer Igor Boki. Paralympians will compete for 500 sets of medals in 22 sports. For the first time the competitions in rowing, canoeing and triathlon will be held.

Belteleradiocompany is the holder of exclusive rights to broadcast the Summer Paralympic Games. Since September, 9, reviews will be broadcast twice a day on the channel Belarus 5. Also, viewers will be able to see the opening and closing ceremonies of the Games.