Svitlana Saidova, Ukraine’s synchronized swimming national team coach, received European Olympic Laurel Award at the EOCs 45th General Assembly in Minsk, Belarus.

Mrs Saidova joined a group of outstanding personalities from Cyprus, Georgia, Italia, Lithuania and Slovakia who were honoured for their exceptional contribution to the promotion of Olympic sport within their countries, outstanding sport performances and cooperation between European NOCs.

EOC General Assembly awards European Olympic Laurels to NOCs' sports leaders from Europe every year since 2007.