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A festive opening ceremony was conducted in Minsk State Flag Square on February 17.

Belarus' tennis star Victoria Azarenka is down to 50th line in WTA rankings - one point lower than a week ago.

Belarus' Darya Domracheva finishes second in 15 km women individual at World Cup event in Oslo/Holmenkoller in Norway.

"I understand this is necessary and draw the fire on myself," says Belarus' top sports commenting legend Uladzimir Navitsky.

Belarus tennis star Victoria Azarenka plans to take part in charity matches in order to promote tennis in Belarus.

Darya Domracheva of Belarus wins in Nové Město, the Czech Republic.

The Belarusian tennis star usually speaks English or Russian in her daily life but favors her native language, too.

Belarus's Victoria Azarenka is currently World No 49.

The Belarusian hockey player has scored a goal in an NHL match.