Pyrros Dimas: I lost my godfather to a coronavirus

The Olympian wanted to send his own message about the importance of vaccination, Pyrros Dimas after the loss of a loved one by coronavirus.

“By looking at the death toll around the world and the people ‘fighting’ the virus, you realize the magnitude of the problem. But it has to happen close to your family to understand what is happening. I recently lost a “brother”, my godfather, in Katerini. He was a young man without problems “, revealed speaking with Real fm.

I raise my hands up with those who take the pandemic for granted

Commenting, in fact, on those who take the pandemic for granted, Pyrros Dimas emphasized: “Unfortunately, I have raised my hands. There is no logic. Scientists guide us. Everyone has their doctor can ask and explain. Learn what is needed for the vaccine. “We hear crazy things every day.”

I’ll be vaccinated when it’s my turn

He said he would get the vaccine and wished vaccinations to get started asap. “Of course I will. I have no problem in front of the cameras for someone not to say that I am only saying it in theory. We need to protect those around us, the elderly, vulnerable groups and be strong. To escape from this pandemic, more than 70% of the Greek population should be vaccinated, as experts say. The goal is to be winners so that we do not lose other people. “Human life is above all.”

The championship is like quarantine

The “gold” of the Olympian accompanies her quarantine with the daily life of a champion. “The championship was a quarantine for us”, he said. And continued: “We were locked in a hotel, we were not going anywhere. We trained from morning to night. We could not see our people, go out, spend the night, see our friends. And we did it for our whole lives.”.

Referring to the training of the athletes who have been suspended, Pyrros Dimas spoke of “necessary evil”, while revealing that three weightlifters who will participate in the Tokyo Olympics with state permission continue to train daily.

We hope for medals in Tokyo

“Athletes could train with their coaches, but for hours we are irrational. We do not keep the measures and as the situation is fluid, we can escape. We are still equal ships in equal waters. The pandemic is not over and we are waiting for vaccines. we have to be very careful. We have three weightlifters who train daily at Agios Kosmas in an area of ​​400 square meters. with the permission of the Ministry of Sports and the Olympic Committee. They are the only athletes. I think we have a good chance of winning a medal in Tokyo. “Pyrros Dimas said.

When asked if he would return to politics, he said: “When I had to put my back, I put it … Of course I never learned to never say never. But at the moment I don’t think about it, nor do I dream about it.”

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