The head of the NOC Viktor Lukashenko congratulated the swimmer Maxim Mashlikevich for winning a bronze medal at the IV Youth Olympic Games in Dakar "You brilliantly took over the sending of the medals from your teammate, and being a bronze medalist in Senegal, you gave strong emotions to millions of Belarusian fans". Viktor Lukashenko noted the young athlete's self-control, talent, professionalism and desire to win, which, together with the support of an experienced coaching staff, helped achieve today's success.