3. In 2008 he won a gold medal at
the Paralympics in Beijing.
"I strived for that medal. I
dedicated it to the memory of
my people and to those who
helped me in my life but I am not
going to stop. Paralympics 2012
are ahead of me in London. I 'll
have a rest and then start
preparing for the new
tournament"
4. He received a
serious injury
at the London
Olympics 2012 but
could recover
and defended the
title of the
Champion of Russia.
5. We can be proud of him
as a sportsman of judo,
but we are
proud of him as a
Champion of Paralympic Games,
because we understand his victories.
