Ukraine’s former Olympian weightlifter Oleksandr Pielieshenko killed in action

[Starmix]

The first Olympian to die in the war in Ukrain 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 loss 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

 

[Starmix]

The family, friends and those who knew him blame no other but Putin. That tragic should have not happened, if only...

 

[Augusta]

Well, apportioning blames now would not even bring back the dead. We just have to be careful not to die

 

[Starmix]

That war devastates many lives and infrastructures. It's a big loss to both countries. Let's hope and pray it soon ends.

 

[Augusta]

That war devastates many lives and infrastructures. It's a big loss to both countries. Let's hope and pray it soon ends.

That's right we just have to always get ourselves off harm's way so that we don't just get killed.

 

[Starmix]

That's right we just have to always get ourselves off harm's way so that we don't just get killed.

The war if escalates, no humans be spared because of the high tech armaments. There's no place to hide especially if the killer bomb explodes.

 

[Augusta]

The war if escalates, no humans be spared because of the high tech armaments. There's no place to hide especially if the killer bomb explodes.

That's right there would be no running for them as every one would get attacked. Quite bad already

 

[Starmix]

That's right there would be no running for them as every one would get attacked. Quite bad already

I am also afraid of the situation of our country. China seems so aggressive to have a war just to get the West Philippine Sea.