Belarus’ NOC president: BSUPC’s new facility is country’s contribution to training of students

Viktor Lukashenko congratulated the students and teaching staff of the Belarusian State University of Physical Culture (BSUPC) on the beginning of the new academic year as he spoke at the opening ceremony for the university’s new dormitory on 2 September:



“This university is the country’s only educational institution that trains professional sports personnel for our country. There are many outstanding people among its alumni: famous athletes and coaches, educators. Every student wants to have a nice place to relax after studies, make the most of their leisure time, get ready for classes. Today, BSUPC students have such a place – a modern facility that was built within less than two years,” said Viktor Lukashenko.

The president of the NOC of Belarus gave a special shoutout to construction workers, the municipal administration and the Sports and Tourism Ministry that supervised the construction of this building. He wished the students and teachers good health, success and new victories on the sports Olympus.

“Let this complex be a good contribution of the government to your training,” the head of the NOC of Belarus remarked.

The opening ceremony of the student dormitory was also attended by Sports and Tourism Minister of Belarus Sergei Kovalchuk, Minsk Mayor Vladimir Kukharev, member of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Dmitry Baskov, BSUPC Rector Sergei Repkin, heads of sports federations Ivan Tikhon, Alim Selimov, Aliaksandr Bahdanovich, Natallia Tsylinskaya, Sergei Rutenko, as well as Olympic bronze medalist in rhythmic gymnastics Alina Harnasko, world champion in cycling Yauheni Karaliok, world champion in Greco-Roman wrestling Pavel Glinchuk.

“Knowledge Day is a national holiday, and it is very gratifying that such important facilities are commissioned on this day. Knowledge is important, but leisure is also necessary. I think this modern facility will help students reach new heights in their studies and sports,” Minsk Mayor Vladimir Kukharev noted.

On behalf of the BSUPC students, Oksana Timofeyeva thanked the leadership of the country and the municipal administration for creating good conditions for study and recreation.



“I am sure that we will feel at home here,” she said.

The dormitory is designed for 700 people. It was built by Minsk builders within less than two years and is one of the most advanced in Minsk.

The university students will start moving in on 2 September.

Press service of the NOC of Belarus

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