Premier Yulia Tymoshenko congratulated a weightlifter Olha Korobka on having won a silver award during the Beijing XXIX Summer Olympics.

“With this sport achievement You have demonstrated that Ukrainian sportsmen prove best in the world and owing to their talents they reach the highest results.

You have obtained the first silver medal for our country. A deep gratitude for this to You.

I am convinced that You will further acquire high Olympic awards which would glorify Ukraine,” Yulia Tymoshenko emphasized.

The Head of Government wished the Ukrainian sportswoman a trust in her strength, new achievements and medals.