Lomachenko converts Olympic medals into a pectoral cross for his father
Vasily and Anatoly Lomachenko. Photo: fightnews.info
Ukrainian boxer, world champion, parishioner of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church Vasily Lomachenko sent his Olympic gold medals (Beijing 2008 and London 2012) to make a pectoral cross for his father and coach Anatoly Lomachenko, according to the Instagram page of the Krestik Reznoi workshop.
“Just think about it, a pectoral cross made of Olympic medals. The medals that a person got with blood and sweat; the medals he has put his whole life on; the medals that went down in the world history of sports. How much spirit, courage and nobility on needs to make a pectoral cross from them without hesitation for the closest and dearest person – the father! There is no end to our delight and respect, Vasily Anatolyevich, I bow to you! God is the guide,” says the message from the Krestik Reznoi ("carved cross" - Trans.) workshop from Kostroma.
Vasily Lomachenko timed the gift to coincide with the 57th birthday of his father.
The UOJ wrote that boxer Vasily Lomachenko thanked God for the victory over Commey.
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