“I heartily congratulate You on having won a gold medal for native Ukraine. Due to self-denying training, high professionalism of coaches and organizes You made a weighty gift for the Homeland having surpassed your success at the Olympic Games in Athens in 2004. Henceforth, Your name will be written in golden letters in the history of Olympic Games. Be example for youth of our country in future,” the greeting message of the Prime Minister reads.

Yulia Tymoshenko wished the Ukrainian sportsman strong health, happiness and new achievements.