Dimitris Zarvatsidis died at the age of 69 and weight lifting He mourns the loss of an iconic Greek athlete, with the Federation issuing condolences to his family.
The EOAB speaks of an incomplete gap in the Greek weightlifting, by the loss of Dimitris Zarzavatsidis, saying goodbye to the Greek Olympian in its own way.
Federation’s announcement
The Weightlifting family mourns the loss of the huge Dimitris Zarzavatsidis The Hellenic Weightlifting Federation expresses its deepest sadness over the loss of Dimitris Zarzavatsidis, Olympic Games, top coach.
Dimitris Zarzavatsidis was a flagship form for lifting weights and Greek sports in general. With morality, integrity and dedication he has served the sport for decades, both as a high -level athlete and as a coach and scientist. His contribution to the formation of generations of athletes and coaches is invaluable and his work will be a stockpile for the future of Greek weightlifting. His loss leaves an incomplete gap in the EOAB family, his colleagues, his students and to all who were lucky enough to get to know him.
Warm condolences to his wife Olympian Voula Patoulidou, their son George and his relatives. His memory will remain alive and bright.
Who was Dimitris Zarzavatsidis
He was born on January 15, 1956 in the area of Kato Toumpa, Thessaloniki. He was a distinguished athlete in weightlifting, participating in the Moscow Olympics in 1980, where he ran 8th in the heavyweight category with a total performance of 347.5 kg worked as a Weightlifting Teacher at TEFAA at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
From 1988 to 1992 and from 1995 to 2000 he served as a coach in national teenagers, contributing to the conquest of numerous medals in international events.
He was married to Voula Patoulidou and they have a son, George.