European Weightlifting Championships 2003
Anastasia Tsakiri (GRE): “Despite a recent injury, I decided to take part in this competition, firstly because the European Championships are being held in our country and secondly because I had pressure from my coach. I wanted to sing out loud our National Anthem, but I restrained myself and I hope that I’ll be in the same position during the Athens Olympics in 2004. I dedicate this victory to my family—something I always like to do—and to the children that recently lost their lives. I was very happy that for the first time my grandparents were here to watch me compete.”
Gergana Kirilova (BUL): “I look forward to the next World Championships in Vancouver and despite the fact that I’ll be 31 then, I hope to be present in the Olympic Games in Athens in 2004.”
Zlatina Atanasova (BUL): “My goal now is to clinch a berth for the Athens Olympics in 2004, where I hope to do well, against such a strong opponent as Tsakiri.”
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