“I’m positive that collectively together with your assist, along with the assist of the State, I’ll proceed my battle. With endurance, perseverance and zeal to do the every day routine wanted to have the ability to declare one other medal, first God bless my well being”.
With these phrases, Pavlos Kontidis, in entrance of sponsors, supporters, household and the media, at an occasion held on the Marina of Ayia Napa on Tuesday night (17/09), made for the primary time an evaluation of the Silver medal on the “Paris” Olympic Video games 2024″ and introduced his choice to assert participation for the “Los Angeles 2028” Olympic Video games.
“It's onerous however I really like what I do and that's crucial factor of all. Every part we do in our life to like and revel in. Not just for sports activities however for what we do” talked about the Cypriot Olympian and added: “I’m one of many fortunate those that what I selected to do fills me up. Crusing is a really particular sport, you be happy on the market.”
Answering if he considered stopping after the Paris Olympic Video games, Pavlos Kontidis stated: “Originally of the 12 months I had a dialog with my coach, as a result of he additionally wished to know, for his profession, if I’ve determined or No. I had instructed him that I, like Paul, have in me to start with the thirst and the fireplace, which continues to be there, and I really like what I do. However I wish to proceed if I can declare medals, give you the chance bodily, mentally and with my well being to have the ability to declare medals. If I see Paul unable to assert the positions he desires, I’d wish to cease. I'm of the idea that it is best to cease when you're excessive.”
He honored his sponsors
Pavlos Kontidis, after thanking the Ayia Napa Marina and LE SUNDECK ROBUCHON for internet hosting the occasion, honored the sponsors and supporters who’re at his aspect, handing them a statuette depicting the second of the award and the precise dimensions of the silver medal he acquired in Paris. Subsequent to the 34-year-old are Freedom24 as a Tremendous Grand Sponsor, whereas OPAP Cyprus has been supporting him all through the years as a serious sponsor, whereas Finstella and easyBoat.com are additionally main sponsors. It’s sponsored by Ayia Napa Marina, the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, the Leventis Basis and Petrolina. Sponsors are Alassia NewShips Administration, Stelios Philanthropic Basis, Quadcode, VITA Group and Hartmann Holdings LTD.
He proclaimed #TowardsLosAngeles
In the meantime, Pavlos Kontidis additionally introduced the #TowardsLosAngeles program as a continuation of the #TowardsTokyo and #TowardsParis packages, by means of which help was given to different athletes so as to develop the Cyprus Olympic crew. “Even once I cease it's one thing I wish to proceed, to make it an establishment that can go long-term. Hopefully we’ll embrace a brand new class, which will likely be youthful athletes. As a result of these are the ages if you don't have success, you don't have assist” he famous and added: “You see now could be my most profitable sponsorship 12 months, whereas my journey began in 2004 and 20 years have handed earlier than you possibly can say you’ve reached the place you’re you deserve it This proves that these kids need assistance.” As well as, he referred to his dream of additional spreading crusing, noting that: “I’ve said many instances that my dream is to fill the seas of Cyprus with sails and I’m positive that I’ll do that sooner or later and with the assistance of many from you.”
