With two historic successes, Greece completed its presence at the Women’s World Boxing Championship that took place in Istanbul. For the first time she participated with two athletes in the quarterfinals of a world championship. The presence of Olga Papadatou and Marinella Tsani was great, as the two Greek champions reached the quarterfinals and won fifth place.
In particular, Olga Papadatou, champion of Greece and with a rich biography of participations in international tournaments, faced in the quarterfinals of 63k. the Algerian Imane Kelif and after an exciting fight was defeated in the details.
Marinella Tsani, champion of Greece and with several successful appearances, competed in the 60k. and was defeated in a marginal fight by the Italian Alessia Messiano.
The president of the Hellenic Boxing Federation, Haris Mariolis, expressing the full support of the Federation, gave the “present” at the Women’s World Championship in Istanbul, proving unequivocally that the mutual relations of trust and appreciation of the athletes are disrespectful. «I want to thank from the bottom of my heart our girls, who made us all proud. To me they are heroines. It was a very difficult fight, with a very high level. It is a great achievement, as for the first time Greece participated with two athletes in the quarterfinals of a World Championship. They set the example and they set the example and the courage for all the athletes and a great great motivation to continue training. We have shown that the Greeks deserve, they can and they succeed. The participation of the two athletes has multiple benefits for Greece, as the country was at the center of international attention and in an undeniably difficult time, when the whole planet is being tested by pandemics and wars, we give optimism, hope for them. our young people. These events unite all the peoples and the message of “fight well” is sent. Congratulations and a big thank you to our athletes and their coaches for coordinating the whole mission and the ever better organization. Together we manage to bring Boxing to the level it deserves. A boxing that inspires the new generation of athletes, coaches and fans. We continue our struggle dynamicallyHe said.
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