On the last day of European Weightlifting Championships Georgian heavyweight Irakli Turmanidze won 3 silver medals.

The Georgian athlete made a brief comment for journalists and noted he dedicated this victory to Georgia.

Irakli Turmanidze (silver medal winner of European Championship): “Perhaps, I could have done more. Overall, it is a good result, I won 3 silver medals. I want to thank everybody who came and supported me. I am dedicating this victory to Georgia”.

Giorgi Asanidze (head coach of the Georgian team): “Of course, gold medal is better but we did not take a risk. I want to congratulate Irakli on this success. I am sure Turmanidze will compete in World Championship better”.