Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Tymoshenko felicitated Yuriy Sukhorukov on having awarded silver in rifle shooting during the Beijing XXIX Olympics.

“Receive heartily congratulations on having won a silver medal at the Olympic Games in Beijing.

Your acquisition appears a significant gift for the millions of fans which strengthens prestige of Ukraine among the world community.

I wish You and Your coaches strong health, will and success in further sporting victories for the welfare of your Motherland,” Yulia Tymoshenko’s congratulation reads.

Also, Yulia Tymoshenko congratulated an honoured master of sports in free-style wrestling Iryna Merleni on having won a bronze medal during the XXIX summer Olympic Games in Beijing.

“Receive my warmest congratulation on the occasion of having won a bronze medal. I have always believed Ukrainian women would demonstrate to the whole world which victories they are able to achieve. I am grateful to You for a worthy contribution into the Olympic treasury of Ukraine.

I wish You, Your trainers and relatives strong health, personal happiness. I believe in future You will continue to take topmost steps of the Olympic pedestal,” Yulia Tymoshenko’s congratulation reads.