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Lukashenko congratulates Belarus' trampoline team on their triumph at Paris Olympics

Ivan Litvinovich

MINSK, 3 August (BelTA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated Belarus' trampoline team, including athletes and coaches, on winning gold and silver at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, BelTA has learned.

At first trampoliner Viyaleta Bardzilouskaya graced the podium of the 2024 Paris Olympics winning silver for Belarus. Soon after that Ivan Litvinovich clinched gold to become two-time Olympic champion.

“Dear Ivan! We are all really proud of you! I thank you for the Olympic gold. Millions of Belarusians admire your will to win, motivation and strength of mind," the Belarusian leader emphasized. “Winning gold at the Olympics is a great achievement, and defending the Olympic champion title is a sporting feat, which put you in line with the world’s greatest athletes,” the Belarusian leader said.

“I heartily congratulate the coaches and specialists who invested their talent and skill in this victory. The Belarusian trampoline school has once again demonstrated the highest class and confirmed its deserved leadership in the world arena,” the message of greetings reads.

In his congratulations to the silver medalist Viyaleta Bardzilouskaya, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked: “This medal is a real triumph for you and the entire Belarusian Olympic team. Despite any circumstances, you have managed to demonstrate your honed skills, indomitable character and strength of spirit in competition with the world’s greatest athletes.”

The head of state also congratulated the coaching staff headed by Olga Vlasova on such a significant achievement for the country: “We are proud of the Belarusian trampoline traditions.”

“From the bottom of my heart I wish you strong health, prosperity and new achievements,” the president said.

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