Belarusian sport must be raised to a higher level, and the high performance of Belarusian athletes must become a system.

         Belarusian sport must be raised to a higher level, and the high performance of Belarusian athletes must become a system. The statement was made by the head of the Presidential Administration Andrei Kobyakov as he introduced the new Sports Minister Alexander Shamko.
Andrei Kobyakov noted that the Ministry of Sports is lucky to have such a Minister - an experienced and seasoned general who has walked the road from the squad commander to Major General and later Deputy Minister for Emergency Situations. He is distinguished by careful attention to all matters entrusted to him, iron discipline, and accuracy, which is confirmed by state awards. The appointment of Alexander Shamko a new sports minister was not coincidental. In the Emergencies Ministry, he oversaw Fire and Rescue Sport team that has become a 4-time world champion.