Greco-Roman wrestling development: Open dialogue at NOC of Belarus

The NOC of Belarus hosted a meeting on the development of Greco-Roman wrestling.

Today marked the launch of a series of meetings with national teams in summer sports ahead of the qualification period for the 2028 Olympic Games. The first meeting was dedicated to Greco-Roman wrestling.



It was attended by President of the Belarusian NOC Viktor Lukashenko, Sports Minister Sergei Kovalchuk, heads of the sports federation and the and the National Center for Olympic Training Staiki, the head coach and senior coaches of the national team and athletes.

During an open dialogue, the participants of the meeting discussed a number of key issues. Special focus was placed on preparing for the Olympic Games in 2028, Olympic qualifications, and the team’s prospects for earning quotas and medals.

Viktor Lukashenko emphasized that for sports officials, feedback and high results are important.

“Greco-Roman wrestling is one of the most successful sports in Belarus. The potential of our athletes is even higher than their results on the international arena. We are ready to do everything in our power in terms of training, creating conditions, providing pharmacological support, and so on. For maximum effectiveness, feedback is crucial.”

Belarusian Sports Minister Sergei Kovalchuk emphasized the importance of teamwork and a focus on results.

“Our common task is to build a productive system. It is important to use state resources and funds efficiently; not just to participate, but to defend the honor of the country and deliver results. There must be accountability for every ruble invested.”

The meeting participants also discussed support for youth sports and the training of coaching staff and specialists. The international agenda was not overlooked either: the national federation has established strong ties with United World Wrestling (UWW), which last month lifted all restrictions on Belarusian athletes.

It is important to note that today’s event was held not in the form of reports, but rather as an open dialogue, in order to assess even more deeply the needs and prospects of Belarusian athletes.

Press service of the NOC of Belarus
Photos by the NOC of Belarus