The message reads, in part:
”You withstood the trial and showed grit, excellent sportsmanship and the will to win, and deservedly won the gold medal.“
Vladimir Putin sent a message of greeting to Artyom Kuzakhmetov and Vladislav Blintsov, winners of the men's K-2 500 m competition at the 2018 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Montemor-o-Velho, Portugal.
The message reads, in part:
”You withstood the trial and showed grit, excellent sportsmanship and the will to win, and deservedly won the gold medal.“