MediaMax, Armenia
Sept 27 2019
Simon Martirosyan: I thank the Armenian people for all this love and appreciation
Armenian weightlifter Simon Martirosyan became the world champion yesterday, winning 3 gold medals.
Twice champion of Europe and the world, silver medalist of the Olympic Games Simon Martirosyan has told Mediamax Sport he is grateful to Armenian people, who always back him, and talked about his moment of glory.
At that moment, 429kg was the most I could get in the combined result. I didn’t use the remaining two attempts in clean and jerk, because there was no incentive: I won the championship in the first attempts.
The tournament went well. I won three gold medals, which is the most important thing for me.
I always say that my wins belong to the Armenian people and this time is not an exception. But this particular win I dedicate to my friend, weightlifter Aghasi Aghasyan, who died in a car accident a few months ago.
This achievement has made me very happy. I thank the Armenian people for all the love and appreciation they give to me and my work. I am proud to come from such a great nation.
I have received countless letters and messages, but I haven’t managed to read them all yet. I would like to thank everyone for their warm words.
First thing after winning the title, I talked with my family, of course, they are the most important thing in the world for me.