Belarusian biathletes impressed by weather in China

Belarusian biathletes Elena Kruchinkina and Dzinara Alimbekava shared their feelings about the weather in China – where the 24^th Winter Olympic Games will start this week – on their Instagram pages

In her post, Elena Kruchinkina wrote, "Siberian frosts are in China! Ooh... My cheeks haven't been frozen for a long time. This photo alone can tell you how cold it is here.”

"I am slightly shocked with the local weather. Warm greetings to everyone from frosty Zhangjiakou," the national team leader, Dzinara Alimbekava signed her photo.

The Olympic Games will begin on February 4^th, and the Belarusian biathletes will compete for their first medals on the following day. The best shooting skiers will be chosen in Mixed Relay 4x6km.