Iakovidis: “Kougoumtsidis was training without electricity”

A shocking revelation made his coach George Kougioumtsidis; Themis Iakovidisfor the conditions under which the new 79kg world champion was prepared.

The Greek athlete, who gave our country the gold medal at the World Wrestling Championships in Zagreb, was forced a few days before leaving to train In a gym without electricitybecause of PPC’s unpaid account at Stavroupoli Municipal Gym.

“It’s a shame, because we have more than 200 kids training daily. He had to recruit oil generator, covered by friends and sponsors, so that George could continue his preparation.“, Iakovidis said in Athens 9.84.

Kougioumtsidis’ success eventually led to the problem solutionwith Mayor Pavlos Mela taking immediate action. However, the coach did not hide his concern about serious shortcomings in sports infrastructure.

“The state must bend over with these sports. The fight is one of the oldest races and has given great discrimination. We have to pave the way for young children“, He noted, adding that the issue will be discussed with the Minister of Sport and the President of the Olympic Committee.

In closing, Jacobidis stood in his student’s hard work and talent: “We worked hard for this gold. George’s talent seemed from a young age. When you get to such a success, you only feel joy and satisfaction that your hard work did not go lost“