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Lithuanian president appreciated the athletes, who won medals in Baku

BC, Vilnius, 02.07.2015.Print version

President Dalia Grybauskaite presented letters of appreciation to Lithuanian athletes, as well as their coaches and doctors, who won medals in the 2015 European Games that were held in Azerbaijan's capital Baku. Seven Lithuanian athletes stepped on the podium in the first ever European Games, reports LETA/ELTA.

 

"Your achievements are victories of both athletes and coaches. Your talent, diligence and patience are appreciated bring pride to Lithuania. Your persistence and trust in yourselves strengthens and unites our Homeland, it inspires to put effort and strive for the most daring challenges," said the president.

 

6,000 athletes from 50 countries competed in 20 sports disciplines in the European Games. Lithuanian athletes have won two gold, one silver and three bronze medals. Lithuania completed the European Games placed 24th in the medal table.





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