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MINSK 2019
BELARUS | 21-30 JUNE, 2010

The Minsk 2019 European Games made history as the second edition of the multi-sport event, welcoming over 4,000 athletes from 50 nations who competed across 15 sports. Notably, these games distinguished themselves by incorporating new disciplines like 3×3 basketball, providing a platform for emerging sports to shine. The event stood out for its emphasis on sustainability, utilising eco-friendly initiatives in venue construction and operations. Additionally, the opening ceremony showcased Belarusian culture and history, captivating a global audience. Minsk 2019 successfully blended sportsmanship with a commitment to environmental responsibility, setting a positive precedent for future sporting events.

MINSK 2019 in numbers:

4082
ATHLETES
21
DISCIPLINES
15
OLYMPIC SPORTS
50
NATIONS
200
EVENTS

MINSK 2019 – EUROPEAN GAMES
BELARUS | 21-30 JUNE, 2010

The Minsk 2019 European Games made history as the second edition of the multi-sport event, welcoming over 4,000 athletes from 50 nations who competed across 15 sports. Notably, these games distinguished themselves by incorporating new disciplines like 3×3 basketball, providing a platform for emerging sports to shine. The event stood out for its emphasis on sustainability, utilising eco-friendly initiatives in venue construction and operations. Additionally, the opening ceremony showcased Belarusian culture and history, captivating a global audience. Minsk 2019 successfully blended sportsmanship with a commitment to environmental responsibility, setting a positive precedent for future sporting events.

MINSK 2019 in numbers:

4082
ATHLETES
21
DISCIPLINES
15
OLYMPIC SPORTS
50
NATIONS
200
EVENTS

sports

Basket 3×3
Archery
Athletics
Badminton
Beach Soccer
Boxing
Canoe Sprint
Cycling
Gymnastics
Judo
Karate
Sambo
Shooting
Table Tennis
Wrestling

the highlight

One of the landmark moments of the Minsk 2019 European Games came through Luxembourg’s shot put athlete Bob Bertemes, who helped his country make history by winning its first-ever medal at the European Games. His achievement marked a significant milestone for Luxembourg, which had left the inaugural edition in 2015 without reaching the podium.

Bertemes’ success reflected the steady progress of Luxembourg’s athletics programme and demonstrated how athletes from smaller European nations could compete at the highest level.

the highlight

One of the landmark moments of the Minsk 2019 European Games came through Luxembourg’s shot put athlete Bob Bertemes, who helped his country make history by winning its first-ever medal at the European Games. His achievement marked a significant milestone for Luxembourg, which had left the inaugural edition in 2015 without reaching the podium.

Bertemes’ success reflected the steady progress of Luxembourg’s athletics programme and demonstrated how athletes from smaller European nations could compete at the highest level.

Bosnian judoka Larisa Cerić stole the show with her precise and calculated movements in the women’s +78kg judo final. Her mesmerizing technique, characterised by finesse and agility, earned her the silver medal, the first European Games medal for her country.
Serbian wrestler Stevan Andria electrified the crowd with his triumphant triumph in the men’s freestyle wrestling 57kg category. Displaying unparalleled strength and technique, he dominated his opponents en route to clinching gold, a momentous achievement in his illustrious career.
Nino Salukvadze and Tsotne Machavariani etched their names into the European Games history by being the first mother and son duo podium. The two Georgians won a bronze medal in the 50m pistol event. In 2020, Nino made history by becoming the first woman to compete in 9 Summer Olympics.

RESULTS