Lukashenko congratulated weightlifter Yevgeny Tikhontsov on winning bronze at the Olympics
President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated a member of the national weightlifting team of Belarus, Yevgeny Tikhontsov, on capturing bronze at the 33rd Summer Olympics, sb.by reports with reference to the Belarusian leader’s press service
"Thousands of fans were waiting for this success and believed in you. In the fight against the strongest athletes in the world, you demonstrated high skill backed by a steely character – and occupied a place on the Olympic podium," the congratulatory message reads.
The Head of State expressed confidence that the worthy performance of Belarusian weightlifters in Olympic Paris will serve as a good incentive for coaches who work productively at all stages of sports training.
Aleksandr Lukashenko wished Yevgeny Tikhontsov good health, peace, prosperity and new great victories for the glory of Belarus.
