Sejfo Šehović (56) won two gold medals for our country at the World Powerlifting Championships, which is held from the 10th to 20th of September, in Las Vegas.
In the category up to 73 kg, as he had on weighing, Šehović lifted 225 kg and broke the world record in the deadlift. Few days later, he won gold in powerlifting as well. In the category up to 72kg, he lifted 230 kilograms. This result was enough for the world record as well.
Šehović is still in Las Vegas. He told to reporters how he fought for the performance on this eminent competition.
“I became Champion of Balkan twice. I won the titles in Slovenia and Serbia. Moreover, I became the European champion in England and gained the right to participate in the World Championships in the United States. The competition in Las Vegas is being held from the 10th to the 20th of September. I achieved a good result. It is a great honor for me to represent B&H and that our flag is on diploma with other champions. Many countries in the world had their representatives,” said Šehović.
B&H representative emphasized that he won gold in the deadlift where he lifted 225 kilograms, and in powerlifting when he lifted 230 kilograms. He broke both European and World record in both categories.
“I won two gold medals for B&H and it really means a lot to me. I must say that I would not be able to come to this prestigious competition without my friends. I hereby thank Adnan Karabas, who arrived from St. Louis with his 4 relatives to cheer for me. I realized my life goals, when it comes to this sport. I refer to the powerlifting and deadlift. Still, I will continue until my health serves me. I would like to emphasize that I was second in the overall standings in the world with two gold. Besides two gold medals, I was the second in the deadlift category – absolutely the strongest,” said Šehović.
Finally, he emphasized that an association for the development of this sport was established in Sarajevo.
“We have established and registered the Association for the development of strength sports in powerlifting. The president is Irfan Muhic. There are a few more people who love this sport. We will aspire to take more youth off the streets and turn them towards the sport where we achieved such a great results,” concluded the champion who will return to Sarajevo on Monday.
(Source: klix.ba)
