After his success on October 21 in Scotland, where he broke his own record by lifting a load of 230 kilos during a strength competition, Burkinabè athlete Iron Biby is back in the country. He was greeted as a hero on Saturday October 28 by a huge crowd when he got off the plane.
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T-shirts bearing his image, giant posters plastered on the walls around the airport, parade in the capital… Hundreds of supporters greeted with fanfare the return to the country ofIron Biby and the performance of the log lift world champion. Among them, there was Mrs. Karambiri, very moved to welcome the Burkinabe colossus:
“ I am filled with joy and pride. Currently, Burkina is in difficulty. And it gives us the courage to stay standing, to know that Bukina has valiant sons who can do him honor. »
Real name Cheick Ahmed al-Hassan Sanou, Iron Biby said: very happy » from reception « warm » of his compatriots. In front of the crowd, he dedicated his medal to the volunteers for the defense of the homeland, the VDP, these auxiliaries of the defense and security forces, in the fight against terrorism:
“ I competed this year with a VDP mentality. Because I assure you that with the number of injuries I had, my mind had to be strong. When I think of these men and women who defend us in the north, I had to get up and do something. »
In his message, the Minister of Sports addressed him “ warm congratulations from the president of the transition and the Prime Minister to the fighter Iron Biby », while promising an improvement in conditions for the development of sport in Burkina Faso.
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