YURI SARGSIAN AWARDED IOC'S HIGHEST, OSCAR PRIZE<br />


YURI SARGSIAN AWARDED IOC'S HIGHEST, OSCAR PRIZE

  • 11-10-2007 18:20:00   | Armenia  |  Sport
YEREVAN, OCTOBER 11, NOYAN TAPAN. Yuri Sargsian was awarded the highest, Oscar prize of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the congress of the Weightlifting International Federation held in the days of the Weightlifting World Championship in the city of Chiang Mai, Thailand. The renowned Armenian sportsman's longevity in weightlifting was taken into account when making such a decision. At the age of 45 (in 2006) he left active sport. Y. Sargsian is twice the champion of the world and Europe, silver prize-winner of Olympic Games, has established 12 world records. Tamash Ayan (Hungary), the Chairman of the Federation, an IOC member, gave the prize to Y. Sargsian. It should be mentioned that 15 representatives of various kinds of sport had received IOC's Oscar before this. Y. Sargsian has been residing in Australia since 1992. He visits his native land, the village of Samaghar, Etchmiadzin region, 4-5 times a year, provides assistance to the weightlifting school founded by him, organizes and holds various tournaments. Armenia will offer Y. Sargsian's candidature for the post of the Vice-Chairman of the Weightlifting International Federation at the Federation's next congress. The congress will be held after the Beijing-2008's games.
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