On July 10, Minsk / Vladimir Matveev - BELTA /. The main thing at the Olympic Games is not participation, but victory. This was the instruction given to the Olympians on behalf of the Belarusian people by the President of Belarus, President of the National Olympic Committee Alexander Lukashenko at the solemn ceremony of seeing off Belarusian athletes to the XXX Summer Olympic Games in London, BELTA correspondent reports. "I want you to understand that anything can happen in sports, but not at the Olympic Games. A person prepares for the Olympic Games and mobilizes all the reserves they have. Therefore, there can only be victory," the head of state emphasized. "The main thing is not participation, but victory. This is my instruction on behalf of the Belarusian people." Alexander Lukashenko wished the Olympians to perform with dignity, doing what they know how to do, putting aside nervousness. "You must learn to protect yourself from excessive pressure," the President advised. He also emphasized that he highly values every successful performance of athletes and the work of coaches. "The state will do everything for you. Win these awards, and all doors will be open to you in our country, including to the President," Alexander Lukashenko added. -0-

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