Armenia’s best athletes have been awarded today at the presidential residence.
World and Olympic champion Artur Aleksanyan, who won his 5th European titlea few days ago, has talked to the press about his achievements and the plans for 2020.
My main goal is to win in Tokyo Olympics. I will do everything I can to get another Olympic gold. Time will tell if I can do it.
I always said my people were my motivation. Yes, when Armenians approach me abroad and thank me, it helps me so much. It will be my engine on the way to the second gold medal in the Olympic Games.
Government support is very important for athletes, it highlights our responsibility. We are encouraged when our country notices our achievements.
I believe it takes hard work to achieve success. You have to set a goal and realize it. This approach will make successful in sport too.
I don’t regret gifting my 5th gold medal from the European Championship to Karen Giloyan (prominent Armenian pundit – Mediamax Sport). I promised him and I always keep my word. What matters is that the medal is in Armenia, whether it is kept at Karen’s or my place.
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