MINSK, 10 August (BelTA) - Iron character and will to win helped Belarusian weightlifter Yauheni Tsikhantsou win a bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, President of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Belarus Viktor Lukashenko said in his message of greetings, BelTA learned from the press service of the NOC of Belarus.
According to the head of Belarus’ NOC, the athlete continued the rich traditions of national weightlifting, demonstrating iron character, will to win and mental toughness.
Yauheni Tsikhantsou brought joy to all Belarusians who rooted and cheered for him at the Games. “My sincerely congratulations to you, your coaches and the team on the Olympic medal. Let it become an inspiration for all young athletes on their way to elite sports achievements,” the message of congratulations reads.
Viktor Lukashenko wished Yauheni Tsikhantsou strong health, prosperity and new successes.
Belarusian athletes, who performed in Paris in a neutral status, won a total of four medals. Two medals were brought to Belarus by trampoline jumpers - Ivan Litvinovich won Olympic gold, while Viyaleta Bardzilouskaya claimed silver. Yauheni Zalaty collected silver in the men’s single sculls. Bronze was clinched by weightlifter Yauheni Tsikhantsou. A total of 17 Belarusian athletes competed in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games.
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