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MEDALS OF 2ND EUROPEAN GAMES PRESENTED IN MIR

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https://minsk2019.by/en/news/1184 MAY 21 2019 The prize and commemorative medals of the 2nd European Games were presented in Mir Castle exactly a month before the start of the multi-sport event. The location of the medal presentation was not chosen by chance. The presentation is taking place on the same day as the torch relay for the “Flame of Peace” has reached Mir. The relay symbolises the core principles of the Olympic movement: understanding, friendship, an atmosphere of solidarity and global unity, as well as the harmonious development of the human body and soul. The main symbol of the Games - the magical flower “Paparats Kvetka” - was incorporated into the medal design, which was conceived by Brama Branding company. Medal legend The shape of the medal is a classical circle in the middle of which there appear to be sunbeams with fuzzy outlines. This is exactly how the sun looks on a bright summer day - a nod to the season when the 2nd European Games wil

MINSK IS READY FOR 2ND EUROPEAN GAMES, SAYS SPYROS CAPRALOS

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https://minsk2019.by/en/news/1186 MAY 21 2019 Minsk is ready to host the 2nd European Games, according to Spyros Capralos, Chairman of the Coordination Commission of the European Olympic Committees (EOC). Speaking at the EOC seminar in Vienna, Spyros Capralos stressed that he is sure that the Games in Minsk will be a huge success. “There has been a lot of work done in Minsk so that we reach the second edition of the European Games, and I would like to congratulate the entire team and I am sure that the Games will be a big success,” Capralos said. “All venues are ready and operational and are waiting for athletes.” The EOC representative also noted that non-European countries have shown an interest in the European Games. “Some 43 European countries have bought the right to broadcast the sports event. Another seven will show daily highlights of the Games," he said. "The event will also be broadcast in 83 more countries around the world. The European