Honorary distinction for legendary Greek Olympic champion Pyrros Dimas

Published On: 16/12/2019

12 December 2019, Monte Carlo, Consulate of Greece in Monaco.

The “Great Athlete” highest distinction, has been awarded to the legendary -three times Gold and one time Bronze Olympic Champion- PYRROS DIMAS by the Hellenic Community of Monaco, in the presence of the Honorary Consul of Greece in Monaco, Mr. Petros Machas , as well as the presence of the Consul Honoraire d’ Albanie à Monaco, Mr. Marquis Giuseppe Durazzo

The President of the Hellenic Community of Monaco, Mrs. Sophia Vaharis Tsouvelekakis, awarded the World Champion and record-breaking Greek athlete, for his great contribution to sports and to philanthropy. She also appointed him as an Honorary member of the Hellenic Community in Monaco.

PYRROS DIMAS is the Founder and President the INTERNATIONAL PYRROS DIMAS INSTITUTE, that leads sport projects for unaccompanied minors in cooperation with SOS VILLAGES, educational programs for the values of sports in Schools around Greece and supports athletes as well as the organization of Weightlifting competitions. Mr. Dimas thanked the Hellenic Community for the warm Greek hospitality offered to him during his stay and for this exceptional award that will add value to his efforts to contribute more to vulnerable societies through the power of sport.

Pyrros Dimas, had been invited to participate the 2019 “PEACE AND SPORT INTERNATIONAL FORUM” which took place at the Convention Center “THE ONE MONTE CARLO”, in the presence of SAS Prince Albert II.

PEACE AND SPORT the independent and neutral organization based in MONACO is leading the Peace through Sport movement, successfully organized the 2019 FORUM and the 10th year Anniversary CHAMPIONS FOR PEACE GALA. This year, many important personalities from all over the world, Heads of States, Ministers, Presidents, Famous athletes, Nobel prize laurates and high-level guests participated in open discussions to present how the power of Sport creates peace and happiness to communities around the world.

The Hellenic Community member and International Relations & Sport Diplomacy Director at PEACE AND SPORT, Ms. Iris Vlachoutsicos was part of the organization and coordinated the visit and activities of Mr. Pyrros Dimas in Monaco.

For further information about the mission and activities of Peace and Sport, please visit www.peace-sport.org

: From left to right: Marquis Giuseppe Durazzo, Consul Honoraire d’ Albanie à Monaco Sophia Vaharis Tsouvelekakis, President Communauté Hellénique de Monaco Pyrros Dimas, 3 times Gold and one-time Bronze Olympic Champion Panagiotis Touliatos, Former Honorary General Consul of Greece in Monaco Petros Machas, Honorary General Consul of Greece in Monaco

: From left to right: Sophia Vaharis Tsouvelekakis, President Communauté Hellénique de Monaco Ursula Garza Papandrea, President of USA Weightlifting Federation and VP of the International Weightlifting federation Pyrros Dimas, Three times Gold and one-time Bronze Olympic Champion Petros Machas, Honorary General Consul of Greece in Monaco Iris Vlachoutsicos, International Relations & Sport Diplomacy Director at PEACE AND SPORT