The main sporting event of today was held in the Mir Castle. The medals of the II European Games were presented there. A total of 1,084 awards have been prepared: 329 gold, 329 silver and 426 bronze medals. The medal diameter is 9.5 centimeters, the weight is 540 grams, the thickness is 1 centimeter. The production process of one medal, which combines the traditional techniques of minting and nanotechnology, takes about 20 hours. The body of the medals is made of a special alloy - tombac. Precious metals were used in their manufacture: 24-carat gold and silver of the 999th test.
The fire of the II European Games arrived in Mir Castle today. The relay Flame of Peace continues to travel around Belarus.
