Sasnovich into Sydney semifinals Confident win at the WTA Sydney’s International event. Belarus’ Aliaksandra Sasnovich has moved past Timea Bacsinszky of Switzerland. In the semifinal Aliaksandra Sasnovich will face the victor of the meeting between Germany’s Angelique Kerber and Petra Kvitova of Czechia. Meanwhile Melbourne hosted a draw for the season's first Grand Slam tournament - the Australian Open. Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka will play with one of the winners of the qualification. Aliaksandra...
In semifinal Aliaksandra Sasnovich to face victor of Kvitova vs Kerber match Belarus ’ Aliaksandra Sasnovich (WTA No.33) has moved past Timea Bacsinszky of Switzerland 6:3, 6:3 to become the first semifinalist of the Sydney International. In the first-round match, Aliaksandra Sasnovich ousted Russia’s Daria Kasatkina. In the second-round match she defeated Priscilla Hon of Australia. In the semifinal Aliaksandra Sasnovich will face the victor of the meeting between Angelique Kerber (WTA No.2)...
... match between combined teams of Europe and the USA. The last tournament of the kind was held in 1985. Each type of the program will feature four representatives of Europe and the USA. Ten Belarusian athletes are likely to join team Europe. In total, 350 sportspeople are expected to come to Minsk. The Europe vs USA match will be held September 9 – 10. The program includes all traditional kinds of light athletics, including combined relay races.
Competitions to be held at Minsk-Arena on January 23-26 Foreign fans have bought about 40% of tickets for the European Figure Skating Championships in Minsk. Among the most active buyers are fans of this sport from Russia, Ukraine and European countries. Belarusian fans bought more than 60% of tickets. In total, 85% has already been sold. Due to the high demand, additional tickets will be made available for January 25, 26 and 27. It's the first time that ...
Belarusian to compete with Switzerland's Timea Bacsinszky for semifinal spot Belarusian tennis player Alexandra Sasnovich beat Australia's Priscilla Hon in the second round of the tournament in Sydney. The Belarusian actually lost the first set to prevail later in the second and final ones. In the quarterfinals, Sasnovich will play against Timea Bacsinszky from Switzerland. Previously, the athletes played twice, the personal meetings score being 1:1.
Hockey legends visit orphanages, hold master classes The squad of the President of Belarus triumphed at the 15th Christmas Ice Hockey Tournament. 12 teams competed for the main prize. For the first time, teams from the Baltics and the International Ice Hockey Federation participated in the competition. In the final match, the Belarusian team prevailed over the Russians. For the team of the President of Belarus, this is the twelfth victory in the tournament. Bronze went the team of Finland. NHL...
Track to be used for several major competitions Fields for motoball and track racing track. A new large arena for auto and motor sports will appear near Minsk this year. The space will be divided into several zones – for speed or extreme races. The construction of the complex relief has already started. Next year it is planned to make it the main track for several major competitions ...
Today, team of President of Belarus to play with Baltic states team 15 th Christmas amateur ice hockey tournament kicked off in Minsk. Just like in the last few years, this forum is hosted by Chizhovka Arena. Matches are taking place at two rinks simultaneously. For the first time, 12 teams are competing for the cup, both from individual countries and national teams, in particular the Baltic countries and the Balkan Peninsula. Here are the results of the first day. The most titled participant,...
Belarus team to play against IIHF team The unofficial amateur world championship, the 15 th Christmas Ice Hockey Tournament for the prize of the President of Belarus kicks off in Minsk. This year the competition welcomes a record high number of participants. 12 teams will meet in Chizhovka Arena. At 12.30 p.m. Slovakia will face Switzerland. In 30 minutes the UAE will take on the Balkans team at the main hockey rink of the arena. The official opening ceremony starts at 5.30 p.m. At 7.00 p.m. the...
Slovakia vs. Switzerland to open 15th Christmas International Amateur Ice Hockey Tournament Participants of the Christmas amateur ice hockey tournament for the prize of the President of Belarus, also known as the unofficial amateur world championships, arrive in Minsk. The day before, the United Arab Emirates team already flew in to the capital city, and today will see the arrival of squads representing Germany, Czech Republic, Finland, China, Slovakia and Switzerland. By the way, it is team Switzerland...