From February 6 to 9, Mogilev hosted the Open Indoor Track and Field Championship of the Republic of Belarus for the hearing impaired, with the Russian national track and field team participating as special guests.

The event took place at the Olimpiets sports complex, a venue dedicated to athletics and game sports. Around 100 athletes from seven regions of Belarus, along with the Russian team, competed for top honors.

The Russian delegation consisted of 16 athletes - 6 women and 10 men - who provided fierce competition to their Belarusian counterparts over the three-day tournament.

RESULTS:

Boris Dvornikov, the senior coach of the Russian national track and field team, shared his thoughts:

“The competition was held in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The organizers did an excellent job, and our team, which included both experienced and developing athletes, performed exceptionally well. Every Russian athlete returned home with a medal. However, the primary goal wasn’t just to win medals but to gain valuable competitive experience. Many of our athletes viewed this event as a key step in their preparation for the Russian Winter Championships. The intense rivalry between our athletes and the strongest Belarusian competitors captivated both fans and specialists. I believe it’s crucial to continue fostering this kind of collaboration between our countries in the future.”

We congratulate our athletes on a successful start to the track and field season!

Text: Nurlan Tazhigulov

Photo: Boris Dvornikov, Maxim Kulikov

Translation: Daria Kudelina