Belarus’ Center of Sports unites best achievements in medicine, science

The headquarters of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Belarus played host to the international conference “Sport. Medicine. Science” on 10 October. The event marked the 10th anniversary of the Belarusian National Scientific and Practical Center of Sports.

Attending the opening ceremony was President of the National Olympic Committee of Belarus Viktor Lukashenko, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maksim Ryzhenkov, First Deputy Sport and Tourism Minister Aleksandr Dorokhovich and also heads of other ministries, departments and organizations.

In his welcoming speech, the NOC chief praised the contribution of sports medicine to the achievements of Belarusian athletes.



“The development of sports medicine in the country began more than 50 years ago. However, ten years ago, on 1 October 2014, the decision was made to unite sports medicine and sports science in one center. Today the center boasts cutting-edge equipment, and highly-qualified personnel. It is well-known far beyond the country’s borders, in particular in Russia, China, the CIS and non-CIS countries. Today's conference is a vivid example. We all know very well that without medical support it is hard to achieve high results in sport. I would like to thank head of the center Irina Malevanaya and the personnel for contribution to our common cause,” Viktor Lukashenko said.



“The 10th anniversary of the National Scientific and Practical Center of Sports is just a step into the future. Today we are the only institution providing highly qualified medical care in sports training. We do our best to introduce innovations and preserve the traditions laid down by our predecessors. Today the center performs minimally invasive surgeries, actively develops psychology, nutritionology, cardiology, new areas in biochemistry. Next year we plan to start working on domestic sports nutrition in dry and liquid forms, biologically active additives under the import substitution program. We will also be working on a program to improve athletes’ performance. There are a lot of ambitious plans. The best way to predict the future is to create it yourself,” Director of the National Scientific and Practical Center of Sports Irina Malevanaya, said.



The National Scientific and Practical Center of Sports is a center which unites both science and education, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Belarusian Basketball Federation Maksim Ryzhenkov said at the opening of the international conference “Sport. Medicine. Science” that marked the 10th anniversary of the Belarusian National Scientific and Practical Center of Sports.

“Thanks to our head of state, we have a completely unique center where both scientific and educational thought is thriving. The center teaches both the athlete and the coach. This is a usual practice. Sports medicine has moved far ahead, and our center maintains a high level. Many specialists of the center can teach their colleagues from other similar institutions a lot. Today the center fulfills its tasks in full,” Maksim Ryzhenkov said.



First Deputy Sport and Tourism Minister Aleksandr Dorokhovich emphasized in his speech that the National Scientific and Practical Center of Sports had all the decent conditions for stable operation.

“The center is housed in a new building, has professional staff, and advanced equipment. Today the center is sometimes ahead of time in its work. No sport can do without it,” Aleksandr Dorokhovich added.

He congratulated the staff of the center and wished them health, energy and high results for the benefit of Belarus.



“In the current difficult times, when many international medical organizations left our countries, Belarus continueы to work in the International Association of Sports Medicine. This is a great achievement,” said Professor Boris Polyayev, Head of the Russian Association of Sports Medicine, member of the Executive Committee of the International Federation of Sports Medicine, Doctor of Medical Sciences. “Russia admires your center, which boasts a world-class level. Keeping this high bar is a great responsibility and the staff of the center do great here.”




The conference will continue with breakout sessions to consider issues related to sports biomechanics, sports psychology and sports traumatology.

Attending the conference in Minsk are representatives from Russia, China, Mongolia, Italy, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and other countries. Video greetings have been sent by colleagues from Georgia, Armenia and Tatarstan.

Press service of the NOC of Belarus

Photos by the NOC of Belarus