As the main broadcaster of the II European Games 2019, Belteleradiocompany will present a live broadcast of the grand opening ceremony of the continental sports forum, which will take place at the National Olympic Stadium "Dynamo" in Minsk. This was reported to BelTA by the press service of the media holding.
The live broadcast of the grand opening ceremony of the competitions will begin at 21:50 on "Belarus 1", "Belarus 5", "Belarus 5. Internet", as well as on the media holding's website tvr.by.
"More than 2,000 people are involved in the preparation of the show – artists, technical staff, makeup artists, costume designers, set designers, and choreographers. Athletes from 50 participating countries will take to the stadium field. To create three-dimensional realistic objects, scenery made of mobile screens will be installed, and a total of 90 tons of modern high-tech equipment will be used. Virtual objects will become part of the surrounding space, and they will be visible not only to those attending the stadium, by installing a special application on their smartphones, but also to TV viewers. More than 22,000 spectators will be able to witness the opening of the II European Games firsthand," the press service said.
The main goal of the ceremony is to reveal the rich history of Belarus, its folklore, captivating legends and traditions, and to present architectural monuments, historical figures, and contemporaries. Spectators will immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere of the mystical Kupala Night, get acquainted with the Slavic tribes who became the ancestors of the Belarusian nation, and see Euphrosyne of Polotsk, Francysk Skaryna, the Radziwill family, Marc Chagall, Yanka Kupala, Yakub Kolas, and many others.
The organizers are keeping the details of the show a secret, however, it is known that the best Belarusian artists will take part in the concert program: leading opera and ballet soloists, dance ensembles, and popular performers. Opera diva Anna Netrebko and the winner of "Slavianski Bazaar - 2015" Dimash Kudaibergen will also perform for the audience.
A touching moment will be the conclusion of the "Flame of Peace" torch relay, which will light the modernized cauldron at the "Dynamo" stadium, where the sparks of the sports festival already burned during the 1980 Olympics.
The start of one of this summer's main sporting events will be commented on by Victoria Senkevich, Deputy General Director of the ONT Agency of Belteleradiocompany, host of the "Main Broadcast" program, and Pavel Baranov, a sports journalist for Belteleradiocompany, author and host of the "Factor of Strength" project. In addition, at 20:50, the talk show "Preview on the Arena" will be broadcast live on "Belarus 5" with invited guests and many surprises. For fans who cannot follow the television broadcast, a special project dedicated to the opening of the continental forum will start on the airwaves of the First National Channel of Belarusian Radio at 21:50.
On "Belarus 1" from June 19 and throughout all competition days, from 12:00 to 13:00 and in the evening as part of "Panorama," the project "II European Games. Information Channel" will feature the most important news of the sports festival, events, and guests. The telecasting schedule also includes the ONT Agency's "Games.by" diaries, which cover the forum in a light and relaxed format.
Live broadcasts of sporting events will begin this morning, with the "Belarus 2" TV channel presenting the archery qualification competition at 8:55 and the boxing tournament qualification at 13:10. On "Belarus 5," viewers can watch 3x3 basketball preliminary round matches at 8:50 and 13:50, as well as archery competitions at 12:45, 17:45, and even at 1:15, as the sports channel will operate 24/7 during the Games.
On "Belarus 5. Internet," broadcasts will be presented in their standard format – without commentary. By the way, the internet channel will also feature competitions that are not broadcast on television channels; they will be shown in full online. From June 21, the news "Eurocenter" will start operating on the sports TV channel, broadcasting 5 times a day. Also, during the Games, "Belarus 5" will launch 12 new projects, from which viewers will learn the competition schedule and upcoming broadcasts, the names of winners and prize-winners, and much more. The special program "Day's Results" will daily inform fans about the competition results. A detailed schedule of television broadcasts of the competitions is available on the official website of Belteleradiocompany.
The II European Games will be held in Minsk until June 30. More than 4,000 athletes from 50 countries will compete for 200 sets of medals in 15 sports.
News of Belarus (BELTA)