Ukraine’s former Olympian weightlifter Oleksandr Pielieshenko killed in action

[Starmix]

The first Olympian to die in the war in Ukraine has been announced. The weightlifter Oleksandr Pielieshenko, who finished fourth in the 85kg light-heavyweight category at the Rio Games in 2016, was killed defending his country on Sunday.

The news was confirmed by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine, who said Pielieshenko died during combat operations. The Olympian risked himself to defend his beloved country only to end his life. It's so sad.

It is with great sadness that the people in Ukraine lost an important person who made great history. He is honored by the master of sports of Ukraine,for the two-time European champion in weightlifting, Oleksandr Pielieshenko, who has stopped beating.

People mourned for the lose of their Olympic hero.

 

[Augusta]

This is a very sad one and he was trying to defend his country. This is a heroic death. Rip Champ

 

[eLdavis]

That's so said, he was brave enough to actually risk his life in the first place though.

 

[Starmix]

He's expecting to win in the battle the same way in his Olympics winning. He's life was so important. He should have not joined the war.

 

[Augusta]

Well, he was being patriotic so we would not blame him for joining in the war

 

[Starmix]

He's heroic act still brought him to fame. He's at peace now and may his soul rest in peace in God's paradise.

 

[Augusta]

Yes, condolences to the family he left behind especially the immediate family that would feel the demise more