30 August 2010, 10:03
Mykola Tomenko: It is easier to become the Heroes, than to be them
Yesterday, Mykola Tomenko, Deputy Chairman of The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, attended the red welcome of the Ukrainian delegation of young sportsmen who participated in the Singapore Youth Olympic Games.
"It is easier to become the heroes, than to be them," Mykola Tomenko declared, greeting the young sportsmen. He stated that it was heroic of the young people to live a healthy sports lifestyle today, as an ordinary young person prefers another way of life. "I look up to you as the heroes who made Ukraine famous far beyond its borders. However, having gained the victory at the Youth Olympic Games, you face another challenge - to confirm the status of young heroes of Ukraine every day," M.Tomenko stressed. "You should help us to boost the development of physical culture and sports not only by legislative means, but also by explaining young Ukrainians how sports can make them and Ukraine famous," he summed up.
As it was reported, the Ukrainian team won 10 gold, 9 silver and 16 bronze medals in Singapore.