The multifunctional sports complex "Olimpiets" has been opened in Orsha
The grand opening ceremony of the new "Olimpiets" sports complex took place in Orsha, Vitebsk region.
The construction project of the "Olimpiets" sports complex was implemented by OJSC "Gazprom transgaz Belarus" in conjunction with the Orsha District Executive Committee under the social program "Gazprom - to Children in Belarus". The complex houses specialized facilities for the training process: a boxing hall (600 sq.m) with sports equipment from leading global manufacturers; a universal sports hall with a retractable stand for 250 seats (1350 sq.m) for team sports such as basketball, volleyball, handball, and mini-football. The parquet flooring of the universal sports hall is one of the best in Belarus, and the sports complex's one-time capacity is over 100 people.
The grand opening ceremony was attended by the First Vice-President of the National Olympic Committee of Belarus, Assistant to the President of Belarus for Physical Culture, Sports and Tourism Development, Maxim Ryzhenkov, Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee, Nikolai Sherstnev, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of PJSC "Gazprom", Vitaly Markelov, General Director of OJSC "Gazprom transgaz Belarus", Vladimir Mayorov, as well as famous Belarusian athletes.
A number of features that distinguish the Orsha sports complex from other facilities were made possible by the participation of the National Olympic Committee of Belarus in the project. "It is very important that this complex is so multifunctional and offers opportunities for development. Today, it represents an excellent core for the development of not only elite sports but also sports for everyone. Love sports, engage in sports, and cheer for our athletes at the Olympics!" - addressed Maxim Ryzhenkov to the future young visitors of the sports complex.
"With the commissioning of this multifunctional complex, we will revive the Orsha sports traditions.
"Olympians are born right here, on the district land, in halls like these, and the more halls there are, the more successful athletes we will have," is confident Nikolai Sherstnev. "Everything that has been done here is done for you. Of course, we wish for true athletes to grow up here. We want to see you on the Olympic podium, as it is such a pride. I wish all of you Olympic heights!" he addressed the young athletes.
"Gazprom - to Children in Belarus" program is one of the fully functional directions of the company's largest social project, "Gazprom," which has been implemented since 2007. "Gazprom is a socially responsible company; 1302 facilities have already been built in Russia under the 'Gazprom - to Children' program. The program has also started in other countries we work with, taking on an international character," stated Vitaly Markelov. "I think this project will contribute to the development of sports in Belarus and lead to new victories!" The "Gazprom - to Children in Belarus" program is aimed at creating comprehensive conditions for the harmonious development of children's and youth sports in Belarus, strengthening the nation's health, and promoting a healthy lifestyle in society. The program's implementation began in 2014 and is financed by OJSC "Gazprom transgaz Belarus" with the involvement of funds from local budgets. These are joint projects aimed at developing sports in the regions of Belarus and improving the training of future athletes. OJSC "Gazprom transgaz Belarus" is a 100% subsidiary of PJSC "Gazprom." The head office of OJSC is located in Minsk. The total number of personnel is 6.8 thousand people. The company ensures uninterrupted gas supply to consumers in Belarus and is a reliable partner in the international system of Russian natural gas transportation.