Belarus considers holding training camps in Cuba ahead of 2016 Olympics

         Belarus considers Cuba as one of the bases for training camps ahead of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, we learned from Minister of Sport and Tourism Alexander Shamko.
Climatic conditions in Cuba are similar to the ones in Brazil. "It is important for adaption and acclimatization," said Alexander Shamko. “We are considering the possibility of conducting joint training camps and sparring matches, for example in volleyball and martial arts where Cuba is traditionally strong. On our part we can offer Cuba to use our sports infrastructure," the Minister said.
Representatives of the Ministry of Sport and Tourism of Belarus plan to discuss sports healthcare and science issues with their Cuban counterparts. “Cuba has a traditionally strong healthcare, including in sports. We plan to sign a memorandum with the Latin American side. We should share information, adopt the best practices that Cuba can offer. In order to give an impetus to the development of this sector in our country we are planning to set up a national sports healthcare and science center next year,” Alexander Shamko said.