According to the President of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Belarus, it is hard to overestimate the contribution of the famous gymnast to strengthening glorious traditions the national school of artistic gymnastics.
“Thanks to your talent, skill and determination, you managed to rise to the top of the podium in the team competitions at the XX Olympic Games in Munich.
Your sports achievements and professional accomplishments have made you a role model for several generations of gymnasts.
For many years, you have remained an active participant in the public sports movement. Heading the association “Veterans of Physical Culture and Sports”, together with your colleagues, you look out for people who dedicated their lives to sports, who contributed to the formation and development of sports in our country,” the message of congratulations reads.
Viktor Lukashenko wished Antonina Koshel good health, inexhaustible energy, well-being and success in fulfilling her plans.