149 Belarus athletes qualifiy for Beijing Olympics
Belarus's Vasil Kiryenka won the 40-km bicycle chase race at the World Cup competition in Manchester, England. This win allowed him to qualify for the 2008 Olypmic Games in Beijing. Natallia Tsylinskaya should also qualify for Beijing despite a fall and a serious injury in womens' sprint quarterfinals because her high ranking in the world's rating.
Belta reports that 149 Belarusian athletes have so far qualified for the 2008 Olympics in 18 sports. The list includes 60 athletes in in the field and track, 15 in swimming, 10 in weight-lifting, 9 in shooting, 8 in gymnastics and others.
Belta reports that 149 Belarusian athletes have so far qualified for the 2008 Olympics in 18 sports. The list includes 60 athletes in in the field and track, 15 in swimming, 10 in weight-lifting, 9 in shooting, 8 in gymnastics and others.
