The 'Vytoki. Krok da Alimpu' festival in Polotsk is an atmosphere of sport, kindness, and positivity
The sports and cultural program of the festival turned out to be the most eventful. Master classes, contests, themed areas, fashion shows – everyone definitely found something to their liking. And what queues lined up at the locations for over 20 sports! Such platforms are the best advertisement for sports clubs and a healthy lifestyle, and at the same time, an opportunity to participate in one of the largest international Olympic quests.
We found Vitebsk resident Olga Yakutenko and her 10-year-old daughter Masha at the location of the Vitebsk Regional Center for Olympic Reserve in Rowing Sports, which, by the way, is based in Polotsk. "We want to try everything in the Olympic quest, Olga is determined:
– Masha has been involved in athletics for five years, she has achievements in running, long jump, and high jump. So I am confident in her abilities. This is not our first trip to similar events. We have something to compare with, and, in my opinion, everything in Polotsk is very cool. Such festivals are very important for the regions; they bring sports and physical education closer to children and adults. Masha has long wanted to try kayaking. And, thanks to the festival, she managed to fulfill her dream on... land.
They were helped to come true by "Vytoki" and special sports simulators. Mikhail Kaminsky, senior coach of the academic rowing department, Master of Sports, notes:
– Academic rowing and kayaking and canoeing are iconic sports for Polotsk. Projects like "Vytoki" fuel interest in them. Let there be more champions raised in Polotsk!
What is one of the best places for a festival selfie on Freedom Square? Young athlete Nastya Alekseeva from Bigosovo is sure:
– It's the racing truck of the "MAZ-SPORTavto" team, the very one that participated in the "Dakar" rally. When else will there be a chance to get an autograph from its crew?!
Together with 11-year-old Nastya from the Verkhnedvinsk district is a friendly team of athletically gifted schoolchildren from the "Olimpiec" club. They specifically came to the festival, says physical education teacher Olga Gendik:
– And they were not disappointed for a moment. Thanks to the organizers for a wonderful celebration!
Young world karate champion Daria Matveeva is in Polotsk as part of a delegation from Veliky Novgorod. At 15, the girl can easily pin down many adults. Your "Vytoki" is something special, smiles Dasha:
– There are tons of emotions. I've never seen so many sports simulators, equipment, and people in one place!
But, as they say, it's not all about sports. The cultural program is also excellent. This is the opinion of local resident Anna Yakubenok, whom we found at the stall of the Sharkovshchyna Crafts Center:
– We gladly walked through the improvised city of artisans. And my 5-year-old daughter Nika sat at the potter's wheel for the first time. Where else, if not at such festivals, can a young child "test" themselves in creativity?
A bright highlight of the festival was the vocal competition, which has become traditional for "Vytoki". 7 young vocalists participated in its children's program, and 10 in the adult program. It was not easy for the jury to choose the winners. As a result, the first place among contestants aged 12-16 went to Zlata Yaroshevich, and among those aged 17-30 to Irina Irshonok.
The fashion show of the "Rodnoye-modnoye" project undoubtedly captured the audience's attention. It joined the celebration this season and was an instant hit. The project's goal is to popularize Belarusian fashion. Participant of the show, Maria Skripkina from Minsk, shared:
– We are happy to present collections of clothing from Belarusian designers, brands, and enterprises – they are cool, fashionable, and relevant. The festival itself is wonderful. If it weren't for the fashion show, I would undoubtedly just be a guest. By the way, I'm good with sports. I played basketball in my childhood. And for children from the regions, such events are like a step towards a dream, an opportunity to see, try, and find out what you like and what you are capable of.
The concert and entertainment program of "Vytoki" continues with a concert by artists of the Belarusian stage. In the evening, the sky over ancient Polotsk will light up with all the colors of the fireworks.
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The second day of the "Vytoki. Krok da Alimpu" festival is taking place in Polotsk
The official start of the sports day of the "Vytoki. Krok da Alimpu" festival was given in Polotsk
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