Belarus pop culture and media representatives take part in Bright Judo Training

The second of many Bright Team eventsorganised by the Minsk European GamesOrganising Committee (MEGOC) to promote next year’s European Gameswas held this week in the martial arts club ‘Gold’.

Following a successful ‘Bright Beach Soccer Tournament’ on 1 August, participants this timewere invited to test themselves in ‘Bright Judo Training,’ led by European Champion MarinaSlutskaya.

Deputy CEO AnatolyKotov and Marketing Director MaximKoshkalda from MEGOC took part in the training along with volunteer candidates for the European Games. In addition, blogger and TV presenter EugenePerlin, blogger Anna Bond, singers AnnaSharkunova andDyadya Vanya, and Miss Belarus MariaVasilevichwere also put through their paces.

Before the training,Slutskaya helped the participants prepare for their first judo training of their lives with different exercises. It gave each of them a first-hand understanding of what judokas must go through to prepare for national and international competitions.

Blogger Bondsaid: "I have been engaged in many sports quite actively and for a long time – running, swimming. I really liked judo. I felt an excitement and competitive spirit. I was able to show my strength, skills, and dexterity. Today I receiveda lot of pleasant impressions, and most importantly, the training brought us together. I recommend that everyone try this sport."

Blogger and TV hostPerlin said: "This project is a brilliant idea. It allows celebrities, influencers and the public to try all the sports on the program of the European Games. I am sure that after this project, people will find their favorite sport, which they will support and will practice."

SingerSharkunovaadded: "I came to the training to motivate myself because I ignored sport after giving birth. I hope that the2nd European Games will inspireeveryone and, in particular, nursing mothers and young people to engage with and play sports. Irealised that I am still fast, I have a team spirit, and I can do anything."

Summing up the results of the all-star training, Deputy CEOKotov called the session very useful. "During the training, we were able to learn some elements," he said. "The main thing is that everything went well, our team became healthier and even more united."

After the intensive training, Bright Judo Training participants received well-deserved diplomas fromSlutskaya, souvenirs from MEGOC and protein-enriched dairy productsExponenta, enjoyed by those committed to a healthy lifestyle.

The Bright Team projectwas launched on 1 August with the Bright Beach Soccer tournament, which took place at the Olympic Sports Complex. The next Bright Team event will be Bright 3x3 Basketball on 29 August at thePalova Arena.

The Bright Team concept takes its name from the European Games Minsk 2019 motto: "Bright Year, Bright You," which is itself a play on the internet country domain for Belarus – "by."

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