Aleksandr Shamko

Former Sports Minister Aliaksandr Shamko. Image: ctv.by
Former Sports Minister Aliaksandr Shamko. Image: ctv.by
Sport Minister Aliaksandr Shamko and Forestry Minister Mikhail Amelyanovich are dismissed of their duties.

The Belarus' and international biathlon star gets a hot welcome at Minsk airport after winning two gold medals in Spain.

He currently holds position of Deputy Chairman of the Belarus Handball Federation.

Belarus' Sports Minister Aliaksandr Shamko slams athletes who complain about their wages.

Alyaksandr Shamko has failed to name the main sports events of the year at a meeting with Alyaksandr Lukashenka but promised to win 15-17 medals.

Minister of Sport and Tourism Alyaksandr Shamko says Belarus plans to pick five medals at 2014 Winter Olympic Games.