In Chernigov solemnly raised the national Flag of Ukraine and flag of the NOC of Ukraine at the opening of the XXXI Summer Olympic games
In the capital of Brazil Rio de Janeiro start of the XXXI Summer Olympic games. They will last until August 24. On this occasion, in Chernihiv on the ground near the restaurant "McDonald's" took place the solemn ceremony of raising the national Flag of Ukraine and flag of the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine. In a festive sports event was attended by first Deputy Chairman of regional state administration Leonid sakhnevich, first Deputy Chairman of the regional Council Valentin Melnychuk, Chernihiv mayor Vladislav Atroshenko, representatives of the Deputy corps, physical training and sports asset Chernihiv, Chernihiv famous athletes, veterans of sports, young athletes and everyone. They all came to Express support for the athletes who will protect honor of the Ukrainian state in the Olympics. Among 206 athletes, who represent the Ukrainian national team at these competitions, three of Chernigov - Elena Kostevich (bullet shooting), Olga Bibik (athletics) and Dmitry Mitrofanov (Boxing). The honorary right to raise the State Flag of Ukraine and the flag of the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine completed the world and European champion in Sambo, medal winner of championship of Europe on judo Natalia smal, master of sports, member of the national team of Ukraine in biathlon, multiple winner of Championships and Championships of Ukraine, participated in four Winter Olympic games Vyacheslav Derkach. During the event, was read out greetings of President of National Olympic Committee Sergey Bubka. Their skills and talents demonstrated by the pupils of detsko-youthful sports schools, winners and laureates of international singing competitions. Reference. The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro will begin at 20.00 on Kiev time. Honored master of sports of Ukraine Olena Kostevich, starts on August 9 from 3:00 to 10:45 (Kyiv time). She will compete in shooting from a pneumatic pistol at 25 meters. Dmitry Mitrofanov will be in the ring on August 12 in the weight category up to 75 kg and will be competing from 1/16 final. Olga Bibik come out to the track on August 19. She will be performing in your discipline - relay race 4 on 400 metres. After the Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro start the XV Paralympic games which will be held from 7 to 18 September. Chernihiv would be represented by the master of sports of Ukraine on football among athletes with cerebral palsy Oleg Laziness. The press service of the Chernihiv city CouncilÏåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
