Michalis Tsamalidis climbed to the top step of the podium, putting Greek boxing at the top, at the European Youth Boxing Championship held in Bulgaria, winning the gold medal in the 80kg category. in the grand final with the colors of the National team, taking first place in a match that will go down in history.
The Greek “golden” boxer, after an impressive and shocking fight, as a roller coaster seduced the Armenian Hamlet Adamian and with an excellent performance prevailed with a unanimous decision (5-0), offering a great success in our country after many years but also a huge hope for the future of the sport.
Michalis Tsamalidis won the gold medal and in his honor the National Anthem of Greece was heard in Bulgaria, making proud all the Greeks, the Greek delegation, its coach and the entire sports family.
It should be noted that Greece celebrated another medal with Stefanos Oikonomou. The Greek athlete won the bronze medal in the 60kg category. and together with Michalis Tsamalidis they wrote History.
The awarding of the medal to the all-gold Tsamalidis was made by the president of the Hellenic Boxing Federation Mr. Haris Mariolis, who gave the “present” to the top event to inspire and support the athletes.
“I am very proud, the achievement of Michalis Tsamalidis to become European champion proves that the new generation of our country has talent and dedication to goals. It is a great moment for Greece. The supreme honor for an athlete is to hear the national anthem and to raise our flag on the highest step of the podium. We lived shocking moments, moments full of pride, emotion and joy. Warm congratulations to both our athletes for their top distinction, they confirm once again that Greek sports, with hard work and perseverance, gives us victories and hope. They are an example of strength and will for all our young athletes. They reminded us of the sport we want and for which we fight. I want to thank all the athletes who gave their souls and all the coaches who were here and gave instructions, the cooperation of coaches and athletes was excellent throughout the preparation. Congratulations to all who contributed to this great success. The moments of glory have no end for Greek boxing. We continue energetically with our heads held high and our hearts full “, said the president of the EEA, Mr. Haris Mariolis, very excited and happy after the award ceremony.
For the first time, Greek Boxing returns from the European Championship with a Gold Medal and a Bronze, writing history, proving clearly that our country is the new rising force of the sport.
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