(ATR) Russians are the biggest foreign buyers of tickets for the Minsk European Games.
Organizers of the European Olympic Committees flagship multisports event confirm that around 130,000 tickets have so far been sold for the June 21-30 event in the Belarusian capital.
Of that number, about 15 percent have been bought by sports fans outside Belarus, with Russia notching the largest proportion of foreign ticket sales to date, according to news agency BelTA.
Minsk European Games Organizing Committee (MEGOC) is currently putting the final touches to Games preparations. An opening ceremony dress rehearsal is set to take place at Dinamo Stadium on June 19.
The opening ceremony, showcasing Belarus' rich historical past, culture and achievements, will feature a show with augmented reality elements, the organizing committee’s head of ceremonies and cultural programs said Tuesday.
The AR technology will bring the images of Belarusian flora and fauna to life. Guests will be able to see animals and birds around them through their smartphones by using a free-to-download app.
On Monday, Belarus welcomed the first accredited officials of the 2nd European Games.
Visa-free entry to Belarus for athletes, team officials and entourages along with Games organizers and volunteers is valid from May 20 to July 10. For foreign visitors, visa-free entry runs from June 10 to July 10.
Minsk National Airport has dedicated passport control lanes to speed entry of team athletes and officials and the expected 30,000 foreign visitors to the European Games.
More than 4,000 athletes from 50 countries will compete in 15 sports on the program. A total of 12 facilities will be used for the Games; 11 are existing venues, either renovated or refurbished for the event. The beach soccer venue is the only facility built from scratch.
Reported by Mark Bisson
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