Max Mirnyi appointed UNICEF National Ambassador for Belarus

Written by: Staff on 25th December 2012

Max Mirnyi appointed UNICEF National Ambassador for Belarus |

Tennis ace Maxim Mirnyi was named a UNICEF National Ambassador for Belarus, in recognition of his commitment to the rights of children around the world and long-term collaboration with UNICEF Belarus CO.

Max Mirnyi is a doubles specialist but he also enjoyed a good singles career, finishing in the top 50 in the world for 7 straight years as well as representing Belarus in Davis Cup competition since April 1994. He holds eight Grand Slam titles: men’s doubles in the 2000 and 2002 US Open and in the 2005, 2006 and 2011 French Open; and mixed doubles in the 1998 and 2007 US Opens and 1998 Wimbledon. In February 2004, after an epic Davis Cup win over Russia, Belarus president awarded him with highest Government Title “Orden Otechestva”.

Max Mirnyi has supported UNICEF activities in Belarus since 2004 when he supported fundraising events for most vulnerable children and children suffering from cancer. Thereafter, he regularly participated in UNICEF campaigns promoting healthy life style, legal education for children and early childhood development approaches.

‘UNICEF Belarus has been cooperating with Maxim Mirnyi for several years. He has always demonstrated genuine commitment to building a better world for children and set a personal example of what is to be a good son and father. Thus, appointment of Max Mirnyi as UNICEF National Ambassador is a logical step forward in UNICEF-Mirnyi friendship and will strengthen our work for the sake of Belarus children’, – said Mr. Oksamitniy, UNICEF Belarus Representative.

In his new role as a UNICEF National Ambassador, Mr. Mirnyi will use his fame and personal interest in children’s issues to support UNICEF’s mission to attract attention to most vulnerable children, to promote healthy life style, responsible parenting approach and participate in HIV and AIDS prevention campaigns.

Mr. Mirnyi said, ‘Undoubtedly it is a significant landmark in my life and I treat it with great responsibility. I have excellent relations with my Dad and myself I am a father of 3 kids. That is why I have an acute sentience to children’s needs all over the world and particularly in Belarus’. I wish every child had a harmonious life and had possibilities for the fullest development. In the role of UNICEF Ambassador I will do my utmost to turn it into reality and make life of children as happy as possible’.

In Svetlogorsk Mr. Mirnyi gave a masterclass for young tennis players and every child got an individual drill by UNICEF Ambassador. Then Maxim Mirnyi visited the Rehabilitation Centre for Children with Special Needs.

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