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Olympics 2024: Belarus’ Ivan Litvinovich defends champion title

MINSK, 2 August (BelTA) – Ivan Litvinovich of Belarus won gold in trampoline at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, becoming two-time Olympic champion, BelTA has learned.

In the qualification that featured 16 athletes the Belarusian scored 63.420 to qualify to the final on the top spot. In the final Ivan Litvinovich performed seventh and scored a total of 63.090 to beat China’s Zisai Wang (61.890). Bronze went to China’s Langyu Yan.

Three years ago Ivan Litvinovich won gold in Tokyo. The 23-year-old Belarusian is also the European champion and two-time world champion as well as the world silver medalist in individual events.

Earlier, 19-year-old Belarus’ Viyaleta Bardzilouskaya won silver in the women’s trampoline.

Lukashenko congratulates Litvinovich on Olympic gold

MINSK, 2 August (BelTA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated Ivan Litvinovich on winning a gold medal in trampoline at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, BelTA has learned.

“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.

Aleksandr Lukashenko wished the athlete strong health, happiness and new successes for the benefit of his native Belarus.

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