Minsk hosts the World Championship in speed skating among students. Today, the opening ceremony of the competition was held. 114 athletes will compete for medals.
The national team of Belarus is represented at the World Championship in speed skating among students by 18 sportsmen: 12 men and 6 women. Ignat Golovatyuk, who participated in the Olympics in Pyeongchang, will fight for our team as well. Athletes from 14 countries will compete with Belarusians.
On Thursday athletes will compete for medals at a distance of 3000 meters among women, 5000 meters among men, and also in the team sprint. The world championship in speed skating will end on Sunday.
The entrance is free. Minsk Arena is open to all fans of this dynamic sport.












