Most Belarusian medals in Beijing were won by policemen and soldiers

Eleven out of 19 Belarusian medals were won by policemen and soldiers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs at Beijing Olympics. They won three gold, three silver and five bronze medals. BelaPAN reports that the Olympic champion Andrei Aramnau is a solder serving in the army for a fixed time. Some other champions also serve there – warrant officer Alyaksei Abalmasau, senior lieutenant Vadzim Mahneu and lieutenant Alyaksandr Bahdanovich.