The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
The Chairman of The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
To the Sportsmen and Coaches
of the Ukrainian Olympic Team
at XXIX Olympic Games
Dear sportsmen! Dear Olympic champions!
On behalf of The Verkhovna Rada, let me congratulate you on the successful performance of your team at ХХІХ Olympic Games in Beijing.
You were confronted with a difficult task to conquer the sports Olympus, and you achieved notable results. Ukrainian team won 27 prizes and occupied 11th team place and 10th place by the number of medals among 204 participating countries. These achievements are evidence of incredible potential of Ukrainian sportsmen. However, it is necessary to secure comprehensive support and development on the part of the State. No matter how generous Ukrainian land is, notable results will not be achieved, unless due care of it is provided.
Your performance was remarkable. You exerted yourselves. Unfortunately, Fortune failed to smile on everybody. Nevertheless, your skill, courage and persistence testified that Ukrainian Olympic competitors are the part of world sports elite.
I can not but mention the names of Ukrainian heroes of ХХІХ Olympics. 17-year-old Olha Kharlan from Mykolaiv, Olympic fencing champion, was the youngest contestant. Vasyl Lomachenko from Odesa region was the first among Ukrainian sportsmen who won the title of the best boxer of the tournament. This is a real recognition of the national boxing school.
Ukraine is proud of your fortitude and strength of will. Olympic team achieved its best results and gladdened the hearts of the fans.
The names of 27 medal winners of ХХІХ Olympic Games are imprinted in the glorious sports history of Ukraine and the world.
Let good fortune smile on you henceforth. I wish you further achievements, happiness and sound Olympian health, so that you gladden Ukraine with your future attainments.
Best regards
Arseniy Yatseniuk