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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mrs.Anita Demetriou, with feelings of deep appreciation and admiration, welcomed the gold medal-winning world champion athlete to the Parliament, in weightlifting on the bench, Maria Markou, congratulating her for the hard effort she tirelessly makes, filling us with pride and honouring our country at international level.
As a minimum sign of recognition and appreciation, Mrs Demetriou honoured Maria Markou with the emblem of the House of Representatives, underlining her valuable contribution through her achievements and her arduous struggle.
"You make us proud, every time by giving your best and exerting your maximum effort, showing everyone that nothing is impossible," said Mrs Demetriou.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives also pointed out that Maria Markou leaves her imprint as a female athlete, indicating to us all that needs to change for people with disabilities, ensuring equality and equal access to sport.
The least we can do as a society and especially as a state, Ms Demetriou stressed, is to recognise the hard effort of our sportsmen and women and to stand by them, assisting in their struggle with specific policies, supporting their hard work.
(Text as sent from the House of Representatives)
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