The historic Belarus Open Championship in short course swimming began in Minsk. More than 500 of the strongest swimmers from six countries (Belarus, Russia, Serbia, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Azerbaijan) gathered for the championship. The tournament is officially recognized by the water world as a qualifier for the World Championships in December in Beijing.

The historic Belarus Open Championship in short course swimming began in Minsk. More than 500 of the strongest swimmers from six countries (Belarus, Russia, Serbia, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Azerbaijan) gathered for the championship. The tournament is officially recognized by the water world as a qualifier for the World Championships in December in Beijing.