Heads of Belarusian NOC and European Judo Union discuss Belarus’ participation in EJU events

President of the Belarusian National Olympic Committee (NOC) Viktor Lukashenko held talks with President of the European Judo Union (EJU) Laszlo Toth.

The meeting took place in Baku, where the World Judo Championships opened on 4 October. The parties discussed the prospects for Belarusian athletes, coaches, referees and specialists taking part in projects, seminars and educational programs under the auspices of the European Judo Union, and also the support for youth and children’s sport.

More than 600 athletes from 93 countries are taking part in the World Judo Championships. Belarus fielded four athletes for the tournament: Artsiom Kolasau, Yahor Varapayeu, Yana Makretskaya and Slaviana Rylkevich. The tournament will run through 10 October.