THE George Kougioumtsidis He wrote a story about Greek sports after becoming our first wrestler to win the gold medal in a world championship struggle in the men’s category.
In Croatia, George Kougioumtsidis “captivated” those who watched his games and proved in practice that it is a huge chapter for Greek sports, climbing to the highest step of the podium and listening to the national anthem.
Shortly before his return to Greece, Giorgos Kougioumtsidis spoke on the ELP site about the huge success and did not hide his emotion. “I did everything I could for my homeland for Greece for the Greeks,” he said.
The interview by George Kougioumtsidis:
George congratulations! You are a world champion. How do you feel with the title of champion?
“I worked hard to get this title. I really wanted to take the first place, a lot! For me, for the Mo family, for my coaches and for everyone who believed me! I am very happy to have reached my goal »
During the tournament you were showing that you were … listening! Terrible appearances. Did you feel you would reach the top?
“I felt confident about myself. I had worked hard. My will and effort came out on the tap. I felt very confident and made me very happy that I was working in training, I did and did it in the races. “
You are the first Greek to win a gold medal in the world championship. What does that mean to you?
“It is very important to have achieved something unique. The mere fact that you have accomplished something that has not succeeded another shows the magnitude of your success. I hope I paved the way for other Greek athletes. All the messages, all the love I have received is a blessing! “
Have you understood what a huge achievement have you achieved?
“I am very happy to have brought worldwide distinction. That even a little while I made all the Greeks proud! For the magnitude of success it is still early to impose the magnitude of success. “
You had a little abstention from the races. Did this help you see you more decisive?
“I had the time to calm down and think. To work hard and to appear ready. I did everything I could for my homeland for Greece for the Greeks! “
Where would you like to dedicate the medal?
“I dedicate it to my family, to my coaches, all over Greece, to the federation that supported me in preparation all year long and to all who were with us.”