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The Mayor of Tirana, Erion Veiaj received in a meeting the two European champions in weightlifting, Erkand Qerimaj and Evangjeli Veli. The two athletes of the Tirana Sports Club, Qerimaj and Veli, who are preparing to participate in the Mediterranean Games in Algeria “Oran 2022”, were declared champions in the last European Championship, which was held a few days ago in Tirana.
Veliaj thanked the two athletes and the president of the Albanian Weightlifting Federation, Elez Gjoza for the results achieved. “It is a special pleasure to welcome two extraordinary friends, Erkandin and Evangelina, who made us proud in this European Weightlifting Championship. They are not only athletes of the Tirana Club, but above all, they go beyond the white and blue colors, because they represent the red and black colors of Albania. We must reward the talent, so that later, others aspire to become the best and work hard ‘, said Veliaj, while mentioning that the Municipal Council of Tirana has approved the decision to reward our elite athletes, as a motive more many to bring other medals to Albania.
The President of the Weightlifting Federation, Elez Gjoza praised the support of the Municipality of Tirana for athletes. “I thank the mayor, who has made our work easier as a Federation, but also for the athletes. Being Tirana is the European Capital of Youth for 2022, we have taken three very important activities, one of which was the European Weightlifting, where came about 650 athletes and 100 coaches, judges, presidents and secretaries“, Said Gjoza.
European champion, Erkand Qerimaj expressed his joy for the fantastic achievement in the last championship and assured that there will be no lack of other medals. “I am very happy for this result and I thank the Mayor, the President, because a lot of work has been done with the organization of the European Championship, but also for the support of the elite athletes of the Tirana club. “These medals showed that the investments are worth it and we need more for the World Cup, for the Olympic Games, to bring other medals for Albania”, he underlined.
Champion Evangeli Veli appealed for greater participation of young people in sports. “Your support has shown my work, but also the support of the Federation. I will bring as many medals to Albania. The first time that Albania is receiving the cup as the best athlete, not only as an athlete from Tirana, but also as an athlete from Europe. “I hope to be a good model for the girls and children of Albania to get involved in sports”, declared the European champion.
After the European Championship, Tirana will host two other important activities, such as the elections to the Congress of the International Weightlifting Federation and the European Championship for U20-U23.
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