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Flame of the 2nd European Games at VOLAT

The “Flame of Peace” relay continues its journey through the Belarusian capital. Today the Flame of the 2nd European Games visited Minsk Wheel Tractor Plant.

Employees accompanied the arrival of the Flame keepers up to the VOLAT main entrance with loud applause and cheering. According to the good Slavic tradition, guests were greeted with bread and salt.

VOLAT General Director Igor Letov addressed welcoming speech to the participants: “Belarus pays a great attention to the physical culture and sport development. High achievements of our citizens in international competitions, presence of world-class sport complexes and active support for healthy lifestyle confirm it. Today we have the opportunity to meet and hold the “Flame of Peace” relay in our company, it’s a great honor.

It’s just a bit more than one day before the start of the Games’ Opening Ceremony. We wish all athletes a successful start, good performances, and a record number of medals”.

The torchbearers ran through the vehicle’s assembly and testing workshop, crossed the plant area on a NEMAS bus, and then went to MAZ entrance for further handing-over of the "Flame of Peace".

The relay will be completed on June 21 with the Olympic cauldron lighting-up ceremony at the Dynamo stadium.

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