Ovechkin gifted Lukashenko a jersey with his personal autograph
May 6, 2025
NHL player Alexander Ovechkin presented a hockey jersey with his personal autograph as a gift to Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. The photo of the gift was published by the Telegram channel "Pool of the First," according to BELTA.
"To Alexander Grigoryevich from OVI (this is how American fans refer to Ovechkin. - BELTA's note)! All the best!" - is written on the jersey.
Earlier, Alexander Lukashenko congratulated Alexander Ovechkin, who became the sole NHL record holder for goals in regular championships. Now, this congratulation was officially presented to the hockey player by the interim chargé d'affaires of Belarus in the USA, Pavel Shidlovsky. It was during the meeting that the memorable gift was handed over to the President.