Around a thousand athletes will start the "Vitebsk Ski Track" on February 6.

February 4, Vitebsk / Olga Bogacheva - BELTA /. About a thousand skiers will start at the "Vitebsk Ski Track - 2010", Dmitry Skorynkin, head of the physical culture, sports and tourism department of the Vitebsk City Executive Committee, told a BELTA correspondent. The Health Day, organized as part of the republican sports festival "Belarusian Ski Track", will bring together on February 6 in the Soviet Army Park all residents of the regional center who are fond of active recreation. One hundred teams representing various educational, sports, and cultural institutions, enterprises, organizations of the city, as well as the Vitebsk City Executive Committee and the Regional Executive Committee will take part in the ski races. Participants will compete in races over different distances. The best teams will be awarded prizes. At the same time, one can show their strength, agility, and skill in other sports, the interlocutor noted. The festival program also includes a mini-football tournament, winter swimming competitions, and other contests. Demonstrations will be prepared by members of the Vitebsk DOSAAF Aeroclub, employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and paratroopers. The best creative groups of the regional center will set a cheerful tone for the event. Those who get cold or want to relax a bit will be hospitably offered hot tea and many delicious treats at numerous catering outlets. Citizens should not worry about transportation to the festival venue either - on February 6, 10 additional public transport vehicles will run on routes to Mazurino, Dmitry Skorynkin added. -0-