World powerlifting champion Alexander Belokon died in the war

World and European champion in powerlifting, record holder of the Ukrainian Book of Records Oleksandr Belokon died in the war against the Russian occupants. This was reported by the honorary president of the Greco-Roman Wrestling Federation of Ukraine Vadym Kisil.

In the war with the Russian fascists died Alexander Belokon, world and European champion in powerlifting, a record holder of the Book of Records of Ukraine, - stated in the message.

Alexander Belokon was one of the strongest people in Ukraine. In 2017 in the centre of Odessa, he set the record of Ukraine on moving a tractor-trailer filled with people by a man. In 2020, he received the title of Master of Sports in Bogatyr games.

The Honorary President of the Greco-Roman Wrestling Federation of Ukraine expressed sincere condolences to the family and friends of the hero.

In early October 2023, the Minister of Youth and Sports Vadim Gutzeit said that 361 Ukrainian athletes and coaches had already died in the war with the Russian occupiers.