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On June 7th, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has officially opened the National Football Stadium in Minsk. For the capital, this is not the first major sports facility that our friends from China have built. The opening ceremony was held in a special symbolic atmosphere, emphasizing the harmony of Belarusian and Chinese colors. It is worth noting that it is rare to see a Chinese artist performing the famous "Kupalinka" in pure Belarusian. During the ceremony, Vice President of the Chinese Olympic Committee Zhang Jiasheng handed the Belarusian leader a symbolic key, which Alexander Lukashenko then handed to the players of the Belarusian youth national team. The first match at the new stadium is being played by young athletes: the national team of Belarus U-21 meets with the national team of China U-22.

ICF students attended the opening of the National Stadium in Minsk and watched the football match between China and Belarus.

Teachers Irina Vladimirovna Budko, Svetlana Anatolyevna Sycheva, Anna Fedorovna Filimonova, Irina Sergeevna Balabanovich, together with students of ICF, had a unique opportunity to witness a historic event — the opening of the new National Stadium in Minsk, with the support of the PRC. This event became vivid and memorable for the youth, who were looking forward to this moment.

The opening of the stadium was a real celebration for the whole capital. The event brought together thousands of fans, government officials, famous athletes and journalists. The ceremony was attended by high-ranking guests, as well as representatives of sports and cultural organizations of the country. Colorful shows, performances by artists and a torch lighting ceremony were held as part of the opening.

ICF students did not stay away from this important event. They had the opportunity not only to attend the ceremony, but also to become part of the sporting atmosphere that prevailed at the stadium. After the official part, the students were able to enjoy watching the football match between the national team of Belarus and China. This match was one of the first events at the new stadium and caused a storm of emotions among the audience.

Attending the opening of the National Stadium was not only a memorable moment in life for the students, but also a valuable experience. They were able to feel the atmosphere of a great sports festival, get acquainted with the modern architectural solutions of the facility and communicate with like-minded athletes and fans.

This event highlighted the importance of developing sports infrastructure in Belarus and stimulated the interest of young people in an active lifestyle and sports. ICF students are confident that such events contribute to strengthening national identity and fostering a healthy lifestyle among the younger generation.

In general, attending the opening of the National Stadium was a bright event in the life of the students of the faculty, which left a lot of positive impressions and inspiration for further achievements both in studies and in sports.

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