Minsk-Arena hockey stadium to open in December

The official launch of Minsk-Arena will take place on December 30. A skating ring will also be opened on the same day, reports Press Ball newspaper quoting Belarus' Ice Hockey Federation chairman Uladzimir Navumau.

During the festivities to marck the launch, an hour and a half concert will take place to be followed by a hockey match with participation of Belarus president's team.

Minsk-Arena was scheduled to be opened on November 7, and the president's team was expected to play against world's All Stars team.