the National Olympic Committee Belarus made the decision to replace the standard-bearer with the opening ceremonies of 2016 Summer Olympics. On July 12 as the standard-bearer the Olympic champion of 2012 in bullet firing
Martynov Sergei was approved. The bicycle racer
Kirienko Vasilii becomes the new standard-bearer, reports the official site of NOC Belarus. The decision on change is connected with that International the Olympic committee decided to choose as standard-bearers on the Olympic Games of exclusively acting athletes.
"For me, of course, it is a great honor. Next day group race will take place, but I do not plan to watch all ceremony till the end and I will go to the country from stadium right after parade of athletes", - told Kirienko Vasilii. >
the Olympic Games start blockquote on August 5. Source: NOC Belarus