The historic battle for Atlanta Weightlifting gold | Olympic History

[@JamesFischer_35]

we Turks have recently lost Naim because of cerebral hemorrhage. and do you know that Valerios came to his funeral after all these years.. both of them were great sportsmen and gentlemen..

[@ORTHODOX-PATH]

ALCOHOL KILLED HIM 30 DAYS IN COMA AT HEPATIC SHOCK...

[@sauron269]

Shocking news for me. 😔😥

[@WanderingSword]

that's a shame. Not sure why Naim turned to alcohol after he retired, but it seems that some pro athletes have problem coping with regular lives after they retire, with some resorting to drug use. It's always sad.

[@jfrmdasip]

Rip Naim 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Lykos-i2m]

Thanks for shearing this info with us, they were the best of their time.

[@speezleventis7475]

RIP Naim! I’m Greek and I have the utmost respect for him! He was a GIANT and a GENTLEMAN!

[@sungerbob1786]

leonidis is a great gentleman too. respect from turkey..

[@lucaazeri1700]

Respect for both ! from Azerbaijan !

[@Deniz-gz4sr]

Leonidis was carrying heaviest thing 'the love of a friend inside his heart' without envy and this friend was turkish real champ was him

[@Buraktaskiran123]

🤝

[@angelo66bc]

I'm a greek man that dreamed of the day that Turkey would be awarded the Olympic games so that the whole world would get a chance to see Naim get his chance to light the Olympic cauldron. It speaks to the kind of athlete and the kind of man that Naim Suleymanoglu was. He was the purest lifter ever and the greatest example of sportsmanship. He would have won 4 olympic gold medals in 4 olympiads if the land of his birth did not boycott the 1984 games. Politics got in the way once again. Thanks for the memories, Naim. You touched a lot of lives and inspired many people. RIP.

[@demetaytas1202]

Unfortunately he is dead. RIP Legend..

[@Galimah]

@GALMA 0 indeed Olga Korburt was the spark in a tainted olympic and pawed the way for the even greater spark in the next olympic... the one of nadia comaneci.

[@Amcikcici]

Thank you angelo and in this days i pray for peace between turkey and greece. Iam a Turkish man who have a lot of greek friends. We need friendships not wars. Thank you for your beautyful kommentar

[@gimpinasaccount861]

I am a Bulgarian.I am not a communist.I respect Naim's choice to defect in Turkey, although he never has been oppressed by the rulers of Bulgaria.This has been true for all sportsmen in my country.Naim was discovered and trained by Ivan Arabadgievand even on this Olimpiade ,so many years after he defected,Arabadgiev is still his trainer.I believe that Bulgaria made him a champion.If he was born in Turkey,nobody would pay attention to him.His talant would be wasted.

[@007supertime]

Yeah he is Turkish was born in the land that Turks had for 900+ years 1915 new borders were drawn, Bulgaria was left out of Turkish borders.

[@ThompterSHunson]

RIP Naim! Respect, from Greece.

[@senapolat1699]

Thank you, Amin 🙏🙏🙏

[@turkturan6828]

You like naim i like Zambidis real iron figter

[@fatihdemiral7187]

Naim süleymanoğlu life movie film watch

[@marcong2774]

I was there....one of the greatest sport moments I ever seen live.

[@smrriles5668]

Nice Greek name?

[@gianniskerdelas798]

Every great champion needs a strong rival. Valerius was the only one that pushed the legend to his limits. Because he is a legend too. Naim was a champion out of this world and won everything without competition. Valerius was the one that could stand next to him, compete with him, end even if he was a little more lucky win him.. He didn’t.. but he was not unlucky. They offered the world the most amazing contest in weightlifting history with world records breaking one after another. They became best friends, they respected each other. And when Valerius told him “Naim you re the best” he replied “No Valerius, we are both the best”. Rest In Peace Naim. Here in Greece we love you.

[@fhaczeyni]

In Turkey, some people quote as "Valerius was a real King who dared to challenge a God!" It is hard to see this sort of competitions anymore, epic times.. Greetings to the other side of the Aegean Sea.

[@fatihyigit4092]

And Valerius, here in Turkey we respect and love you too..

[@nuhkaptan2169]

Valerius...respect! Strong greek!

[@aleksk4151]

Niam is BULGARIAN!

[@Naz-lv2jz]

2 Legends👍🏼The BEst competition ever in history . We love and respect Valerius inTurkey , too 🙏🏻👏🏼

[@gascoignegs]

I was 11 years old when I saw this, in a Turkish coastal town on the Aegean sea. It was night time, and we could see the lights of the Greek island of Kos. We knew that they were watching it too. We were seperated by a small strait of sea, yet two competitors from both countries were writing history while the whole world held its breath. I remember the incredible silence before every lift, and the glory after each succesful Naim attempt, our joy after the final unsuccesful lift of Leonidis. Everyone, literally everyone was crying. It's been more than 20 years, and I've watched this video maybe more than 50 times, but it takes me to that day each time I see it and I still get cramps in my stomatch every time I watch it. Teşekkürler Naim, epharisto poli Valerios !

[@tomsmith4542]

RESPECT FROM GREECE/YUNANISTAN/HELLAS !! THANKS FOR THE BATTLES. Γειά σου Ναιμ γίγαντα !! REPLY

[@張益章-d6s]

Selim Suman

[@ZeqHDx]

Çok güzel yazdın abi, thank you 💪🏼

[@jaggeriscoughmedicine]

Γτ να παλεύουν αυτές οι δύο χώρες

[@ORTHODOX-PATH]

inever forget Naim,respect from GREECE !I like turkish people and i hate politics and politicians !

[@ansumanpattanaik8224]

This is nothing less than a legendary movie.. Narration and explanation is classy...

[@sonofsaturn43]

The footage, commentary (commentators voice) the crowds..I agree. Thanks so much for uploading this!!!!

[@diegodeousia]

Not the same for subtitles

[@mskidi]

Old style documentary, simple, vivid and smart. No epic music and fast cuts needed to manipulate the feelings.

[@srijanverma3551]

@@sonofsaturn43 🙏🙏🙏👍👍 fovouoocvcw

[@srijanverma3551]

@not now excdcoece

[@spacetragedy]

Naim and Leonidis became close friends over the years and Leonidis attended Naim's funeral on November 19. 2017. True sporstsman both of them. Rest in peace Naim Süleymanoğlu, we will always remember you with love and respect.

[@eolsunder]

2 great guys. Sadly Naim is gone and can't return the favor of his presence eventually with Leonidis, but he'll be there in spirit.

[@bulutttbulutovic2805]

-i said ''naim you are the best'' and he said''no valerios we are both the best'' what a gentlemens..

[@natalianatalia3922]

buluttt bulutovic wow

[@cem9967]

And Valerios was on Naims funeral yesterday...RIP Legend. We will never forget you

[@z3578]

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[@annhellas]

Valerios went to Naim's funeral yesterday and he kissed his coffin to pay respect to his friend

[@yueqiangzou3631]

Xuix xx it’d take to

[@omerbayrak1808]

Leonidis came to Naim's funeral and kissed his coffin. What a beautiful man Leonidis is. I truly respect Leonidis and would like to see him when he is alive. From Turkey

[@mesutdoyurucu377]

We are all brothers

[@yft4596]

"no valerios, we are both the best" that's kindness what we need

[@sonofsaturn43]

That is how true champions (both of them) act and conduct themselves. With total class.

[@HIMCULES]

@@aleksk4151 Try to resist projecting your thoughts onto others. Also, such remarks would probably be classified as racist, if they weren't nonsense, as Valerios, the guy praised by the initial comment, is Greek himself.

[@wtfimdoinghere]

Aleks K Valerios is super gentelman guy. Saying this as a Turkish.

[@yunusy5545]

@@aleksk4151 Aren't you more of a troll that previously said Naim was bulgarian?

[@thanospappos1078]

@@aleksk4151 Valerios showed up in Naim's funeral so I doubt it.

[@TurkishHardcore]

The level of sportsmanship is incredible. Leonidis came to Naim's funeral today to bid farewell to his old friend. Much respect.

[@ZeqHDx]

Latissimus Dorsi None of these lifters from that era "abused" steroids, they still were getting tested frequently. Naim was known to smoke 2 packs of cigarettes every day and drink alcohol every now and then. People speculate this could've been a reason for his early death.

[@atouloupas]

Nice to see that the athletes were friendly to each other, spreading the Olympic spirit. Greece and Turkey have had a lot of clashes and its nice to see that people representing the two countries are modest and they understand the true message of Olympic sports: peace and sportsmanship between them. Love from Greece to our beautiful neighbour, Turkey!

[@honor3457]

Thx you too brother.

[@baristhealienated]

thank you man, really. sometimes youtube comments make me depressive about the future of our countries. but sometimes there are people like you.

[@atouloupas]

***** Που κολλαει αυτο που ειπες με το σχολιο μου; Πηγαινε αλλου να γραψεις τις βλακειες σου

[@atouloupas]

***** Εξαιτιας κατι οπισθοδρομικων σαν κι εσενα δεν θα παμε ποτε μπροστα. Τωρα φυγε απο δω. Πηγαινε να σκορπησεις το αδικαιολογητο μισος σου αλλου.

[@atouloupas]

*****​​ Αν ηξερες οντως ιστορια, οπως λες στο σχολιο σου, θα ηξερες οτι η λεξη Græcia ερχεται απο το ελληνικο φυλο που κατοικουσε στην Γραια. Κι επειδη οι Ρωμαιοι συναντησαν πρωτα αυτο το φυλο, ονομασαν ολους τους Ελληνες ετσι. Επισης, οι Γραικοι εμφανιζονται μεχρι και στον Ομηρο... Οποτε δεν βλεπω τιποτα μειωτικο σε αυτη την λεξη. Μαλιστα η λεξη αυτη χρησιμοποιουνταν στον Μεσαιωνα απτους ιδιους τους Ελληνες ως συνωνυμο με την λεξη Ελληνας. Τωρα γιατι δεν λεω τον εαυτο μου Γραικο; Επειδη απλουστατα η χωρα μου ονομαζεται Ελλαδα και δεν υπαρχει λογος να χρησιμοποιω ολα τα δεκαδες ονοματα που εχουν δωθει στους Ελληνες τα τελευταια 3000 χρονια. Οπως ενας Γερμανος λεει τον εαυτο του Deutsch, και οχι Γερμανο (το ονομα τους στα αγγλικα) ουτε Αλλεμανο (στα γαλλικα) ουτε Τεντεσκο (στα ιταλικα), παρολο που ολα αυτα ηταν γερμανικα φυλα. Η λεξη γραικυλος δε, ειναι μειωτικη και χρησιμοποιουνταν για τον φτωχο δουλοπρεπη Ελληνα. Και δεν καταλαβαινω που κολλουν οι Εβραιοι με αυτα που λες, εκτος αν εισαι ενας απαυτους τους ηλιθιους που πιστευουν στα λεγομενα conspiracy theories. Τωρα ουστ απο δω, κανε μου την χαρη και ξεκουμπισου γιατι βαρεθηκα να βλεπω ανεγκεφαλους ρατσιστες σαν εσενα να με πρηζουν. Δεν χρειαζεται να ξοδευεις τον χρονο σου σε ανωφελα πραγματα. Καλα Χριστουγεννα παρεμπιπτοντως...

[@IlluminousSwins]

I came to tears at the end. Turks and Greeks are friends, Love in the Aegean

[@Devillunar]

Turkey has a few countries bordering it but Turkey has only one "komşu" (neighbour). Greetings to the other side of the Aegean, neighbour. :)

[@youtubesecurity7992]

Beautiful, isn't it? A video about weightlifting (which is such a masculine sport and so many ppl associate this kind of sports as _'primitive'_ ) - and YET majorty of the comment section is so respectful, peaceful and positive! Happy to see such stuff; it gives hope. Stay safe and healthy my 🇬🇷neighbor and 🇹🇷neighbors neighbor. Greetings from an Albanian.🇦🇱 Best wishes♡.

[@Beforeaftershow]

🇹🇷🇬🇷 regards to you komşu F*ck politics

[@wtfimdoinghere]

Γιώργος Βήτα truly ! We shouldn’t fall to politic traps.

[@BLUTOV]

I was there....one of the greatest sport moments I ever seen live.

[@uuhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh]

How much did it cost to be there?

[@BLUTOV]

I paid a scalper $130....the face value was $43...July 22, 1996.

[@nzburger]

Jealous!

[@aldebaranalazar6529]

Wasn't there but watched it live on tv

[@savas734]

Kevin Jones u r so lucky then!!

[@lactobacillusacidophilus]

This is one of the best olympic competitions ever. Such legendary competitors, Suleymanoglu and Leonidis are truly weightlifting gods.

[@eetuvaris6748]

Why Valor? Why?????

[@chris-qe4yc]

as a Greek i would like Valerios to be the gold metal winner,,,but the mutual respect and the superhuman will of both athletes gave me an equal pleasure ,despite the fact that Naim won,,,and he truly deserved it !!!! beautiful video

[@Picklerick20]

Exactly!

[@gulsenaltincekic3974]

Thank you brother..I am Turkish and I send you my warmest wishes

[@anna-mariam4510]

Valerios looks more human but he pushes himself to the limits. Naim looks like a miracle of nature . Both were great examples for human motivation

[@theanimekid5407]

true

[@KS-zy1uw]

RESPECT Leonidis from Turkey!

[@gladestino1969]

RESPECT Naim from Greece!

[@stormerz8605]

he meant he respects leonidis and that he's {the guy who posted... not leonidis) from turkey -.-"

[@ti8864]

the guys are neither from turkey nor from greece. Suleymanov is from Bulgarya and i'm sure, Leonidis is from Armenia or Bulgarya.

[@juliussd5901]

I think Leonidis was from Albania. But their souls were Greek and Turkish...

[@ti8864]

There money were greek and turkish

[@ΜενελαοςΚαλπιας]

Respect to Suleymanoglu great athlete and great personality respect

[@wtfimdoinghere]

Μενελαος Καλπιας thanks Valerios for pushing him to break records. Valerios is a great athlete, super gentelman guy. Greetings from Turkey to Hellas ! S’agapao 🎉🥇🏆

[@andrewsvega2023]

Bravo Naim. Bravo Valerios. You are both the best.

There is one best..this is Naim..

[@morganmmontz]

I believe what Naim was saying is that he never could have lifted such weight without being pushed by the competition of Valerios. As he said in the beginning, he spent a large part of his career without any real competition. It was only when Valerios came along that Naim was forced to truly push himself to his limits, and that without this spirit of competition he never would have pushed himself that far.

[@usernameaq]

Well according to Naim they are both the best.

[@USERCRETE]

NAim knows better than u.... sorry

[@georgeclooney1293]

yıldırım serhat saçmalama. bu duyguslalığın içine etme

[@boxie0]

Rest in Peace, Naim! Καλό ταξίδι!!

[@anas45stazjawolek69]

-i said ''naim you are the best'' and he said''no valerios we are both the best'' what a gentlemens..

[@dr.banner8220]

I was there in the crowd. I was 18 at the time. My dad is blatantly in the video. He is the guy in the red shirt holding a small black megaphone in front of the Turkish crowd. Although dead quiet during the actual lifts, the crowd was singing and chanting with overflowing energy at all other times. It was awesome.

[@xkmainalou5663]

I was in the other side.Wearing a red hut also with my dad.I was 13 at that time.Unforgetable memories!

[@yavuzyildiz1551]

You guys are lucky.

[@blackmantis3130]

Timestamp

[@karakara4554]

@@xkmainalou5663 we were all there but at home :)

[@nikos8247]

That's how sports should unite people and not separate them! Great example by two great athletes, Naim Suleymanoglu, may you rest in peace..

[@wtfimdoinghere]

Σαββας Σεργιου 🇬🇷🇹🇷🇬🇷🇹🇷👏🏼🏆

[@kamuranDeliormanli]

Breaking more than 5 world and olympic records only in a few minutes span. Thats insane. Naim süleymanoğlu greatest, so his rivals like Leonidis too.

[@alino5469]

Lifting at the first attempt

[@bahadirturan3233]

bizarre!

[@kamuranDeliormanli]

@@bahadirturan3233 What is bizarre?

[@topografer]

Respect Suleymanoglou from Greece, a great athele. Now he is forever in history as one of the greatest of all time

[@sfdgsdfgsgddsfsdf7291]

im tukish same feelings with valerios

[@tingxy]

One of the most inspiring stories in the history of Olympics, they showed the true spirit of sportsmanship! "Once you push your self hard, the opponent will push himself harder"

[@schopenscophen]

This duello is unforgettable. Two legends.

[@mariannazaitseva1487]

RIP Naim! Allah rahmet eylesin! Naim was someone of the calibre of Muhammad Ali or Pele. I can even say that he was the best athlete the world has ever seen.

[@billydurham4143]

Pound 4 pound the strongest man ever

[@acesid1586]

We have this phrase in greek when like you can not like lift something heavy, "I'm not Suleymanoglu" :D. What can someone say about those great athletes? It's not only about the weight they lift, their technique but also for their golden attitude and sportsmanship. Truely inspiration. Amazing athletes.

[@phoenix1925]

ive never heard anyone saying that in my 28 years of life.

[@paulwilkinson8977]

phoenix1925 maybe you're not a weightlifter in greece then

[@Sestenise]

Can you please write that idiom in Greek?

[@emrecck]

ahahahaha is it for real man? I liked the phrase :D Thank you for your kinds words. Greetings from your neighbour

[@ΓιώργοςΚαστάνης]

@@Sestenise Δεν είμαι ο Σουλεϊμάνογλου

[@g-man8705]

It's so beautiful and heartwarming to hear Valerius speak so highly of his opponent ❤

[@bmetal2]

one of the most amazing stories of the Olympic history!!

[@lMobiuscidl]

Totally agree INCREDIBLE! I was biting my nails even knowing this happened 18 years ago!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Genoflesh]

"There is as much glory in defeat as there is in victory." Respect.

[@ozgurcagin]

Both great sportsmen. As a Turk, i don't care who gets the gold, both of them are winners.

[@007supertime]

WELL I want to tell you then, Naim Got the GOLD lol

[@buraky9980]

One has passed away, the other one in tears. What a friendship. Rest in peace Naim, have a long and healty life Valerios.

[@EricGiby]

Valerios's such a great sportmen and champion. He's champion because Naim was not from our universe. Valerios is the champ and Naim is the pocket Hercule. One of the best rally of all time, great lifts..

[@LifeUntilLove]

Obviously the competition was incredible, but I want to give a shout out to the production of the video. It is one of the best sports presentations I have seen. The announcer sets up what is happening clearly, but there is no commentary over the actual lifts. If you don't know the results, you can watch this almost as if it was live. It creates a lot of tension and makes you feel what is happening. Very well done.

[@dallastada]

This was absolutely incredible, the tension throughout the competition was intense! Truly inspiring and humbling to watch these legends compete

[@SadeceTavsiye]

Leonidis how you are loyal man! I watched this video many times and cry. You celebrated Naim altough you were very sad and when he died you came to his funeral. Both of you big man in history and your names were written with golden letters. Thanks for you. Loves from Turkey.

[@astragalusson]

Today Valerios was present at Naim's funeral and said goodbye to his friend and arch rival. Respect to two great and humble sportsmen!

[@ati1903]

Two respectful and humble lifters. Im turkish and nothing but love for leonidis great person and human.

[@pandapop999]

It's a shame politics always overshadows what these fantastic athletes do. So happy that each of them hold high regard for each other as sportsmen.

[@Panagoulis1974]

they dont hold an appreciation for each other.they have rage only.Search for Greek infighting with turks

[@proksenospapias9327]

Man, to this day I believe this is the most intense, epic and honourable olympic competition I have witnessed. Both of them amazing athletes and Naim one of the best weightlifters in history. Sad to hear he passed away.

[@johnkenyon378]

I remember this being highlighted by NBC in the 1996 Olympics. Exactly 10 years later I purchased from Jim Schmitz a VHS collection of the weightlifting competition in the Atlanta, Olympics 1996. Nearly the entire competition was covered and was in real time, no editing, commercials etc. It was incredible. This film presentation really impressed me because the lifters were profiled. Both nations should be proud of their respected lifters. Both were champions on and off the platform.

[@ibec69]

There is a lot to learn from these giants, at the top of their game and level of sportsmanship. Much love from Turkey to my Greek brothers and sisters. I can't wait to visit again after we can travel without restrictions. Rest in peace Naim.

[@greywolf1681]

rest in peace Naim. You will always be a hero to the Turkish people and to the Turkish minority who struggled in Bulgaria.

[@社会主义连盟]

Σεβασμός, δόξα και τιμή σε αυτούς τούς Τιτάνες αθλητές! Στεναχωρέθηκα Naim που έφυγες τόσο νωρίς. Υποκλίνομαι!! ❤❤❤ Αναπαυσου εν ειρήνη, απο Ελλάδα

[@Contemplator24]

Wow. Just wow. That was one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. Almost brought tears to my eyes. Brilliant stuff and a nice (temporary) diversion from all the hate and misery of today's world.

[@rancias]

Hanibal Serrano you say "suck the COOK"????? hahahaha you should learn how to write properly dude!!! Pfff hhahahah "the cook" spread hate and foolishness in other place please!

[@senersen7201]

No one has mentioned Leonidis, he pushed the weightlifting legend to the end, he even came very close to winning, no one else could have pushed Naim that much, he is a great champion too and deserves great respect. Greetings from Türkiye...🤝🙋‍♂

[@Joshyy123]

I loved this!! Please upload more like these narrated recaps! I was on the edge of my seat!

[@Olympics]

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[@nzburger]

Who is the narrator...he really added to video

[@GreatCdn59]

His name is Will Lyman. :)

[@giorgisulukhia1574]

What makes it more beautiful is that these countries were in war 12 years ago, hovewer they do respect each other more than anyone else. That's what makes sport beautiful - it's beauty lies in RESPECT...

[@HikmetDemirci-l9y]

I was lucky enough to witness this live, a tense night history written by to rivals.

[@uguraygun7561]

Rest in peace great athlete, gentlemen and sportsman NAİM SÜLEYMANOĞLU. And thank you VALERIOUS LEONIDIS, who came to Turkey for Naim's funeral to show us the spirit of the Olympics, peace between two nations and true broterhood. YOU ARE BOTH THE BEST!

[@musicfan1517]

I was working in the Olympic village and actually met him as he was waiting for his bus to practice, talking with his Bulgarian weightlifter friends. Later I saw this competition in the Olympic village rec room for the athletes, it was the most amazing weightlifting competition I'd ever seen, easily...

[@SreyMusic]

Just amazing sportsmanship between the two! So humble and kind to one another.

[@seyahatgunluklerim]

He is more than person. He is so respectful and polite. I wish our new generation fell his soul. Proud of you Naim Suleymanoglu

[@mesutdoyurucu377]

This is definitely the greatest competition in the history of the Olympics.. World records were broken constantly during this duel between the two strongest pound for pound men in the history of weightlifting ❤

[@bustarhymes6188]

At a time when the nations were involved in a big conflict, these two guys showed respect to each other. Naim was humble in his victory and leonidis acknowledged the greatness of Naim. RIP Naim Süleymanoglu. A true warrior.

[@1907volcano]

i still can remember the time while i was watching this incredible competition for the olympic gold. I was a little kid at that time but really excited. Of course, we were supporting Naim, but i also respect to Leonidis. We were so confident for the gold for Naim and Turkey, but really nervous on last 2 lifts which Naim could do and Leonidas could not. Truely amazing. Naim still is a big figure here in Turkey...

[@wtfimdoinghere]

Thanks Valerios for being a real gentleman and pushing Naim to break many records. You are great athlete and gentelman. Your friendship will never be forgotten. S’agapao Valerios & Hellas ! Peace 🇬🇷🇹🇷 . RIP Pocket Hercules Naim 🥇

[@mcagriunal1]

One of the epic stories in Olympics history.

[@atiboyful]

Naim is a class act! He told the Greek after all was done and said "No, we are both the best"!

[@geziyorum9272]

Leonidis attended the funeral of Naim Süleymanoğlu and cried because he died. A true competitor and a true friend.

[@basiliusthegreat2108]

It's about to possibilities.. Naim was a God for lifting. And some mortal soul came up and says " i compete the God " Thats the important thing i think. Leonidis is a greatest athele all of the time cause he compete against a God. Both of you best... RIP Naim.

[@SugarKalamay]

Whaaat?

[@mukuldeshwal4773]

One of the best sports documentary I have seen. Respect

[@TimesNewCanaanite]

I swear. I wish these two men nothing but the ultimate best. God bless both these warriors.

[@Seegie16]

Naim, you're the best. No Valerios we are both the best............... Man, I love that!

[@vicioglu]

We sadly lost Naim Suleymanoglu today. Rest in Peace Naim The Greatest.

[@blackmantis3130]

Cause of death?

[@vicioglu]

@@blackmantis3130 cerebral hemorrhage

[@alpgunay9202]

i watched it live.. man,before that event i never had thought that weightlifting could be that much exciting, breathtaking... thank leonidas, thanks souleymanoglu.

[@IwatchYuTup]

Imagine he has record 190kg in 60kg weight in 1988 (unbreakable for 30 years till today) and record for 64 kg in this video was 182,5 kg before naim reneved with 187,5kg. Do you see the impressive performance?

[@everestray]

The greatest competition ever. Two champions, pushing their limits. RIP to Naim ❤️

[@brucealcoriza1606]

I'd rather be a famous athlete than a famous actor...being an olympian makes a whole lot of difference, it brings honor to yourself, your family and your own country...I love any kind of sports and the ahtleticism that it brings. It teaches discipline and how to be passionate on what you choose to do.

[@powerful0962]

This is why I just love the Olympics. It is never about just a sport but there is politics, emotions and great life lessons involved. Long live Olympics. Greetings from India 🇮🇳

[@ComboMuster]

Golden Age of Sport. Legendary competition between titan athletes, we will not see anything like this ever. I am happy I saw this live. It will remain in history of sport forever.

[@Trump-nv7hj]

It gave me teary eyes to see we Turks and our dear neighbor Greeks getting along in the comment section. 🇹🇷💜🇬🇷

[@peteng13]

Amazing battle, great athletes and we have to give some credit to the amazing voice of the narrator. Cheers from Houston, TX.

[@lordchesterfield227]

I'm Turkish and love Greece and its people. Turkey owes so much to its past Greek heritage, still alive in the Turkish cuisine, music and life. We are the same, let's admit that. :)

[@koutouloufas7]

we are not the same but we are brothers who share much in common :)

[@nazvannorel970]

i watched this movie again tonight. in some cases I wished that Leonidis would win to make it equaly.. i just learned that Naim passed away today in Turkey. as being a turkish citizen who considers herself as humanist, love the amazing legacy Naim left to us.. wish that we could have more of Leonidis and Naim everywhere around the world.

[@galatasaray7907]

Two legends, one picture, friendship!!!!

[@onderatsan]

Gözümüzden akıttığın her damla sevinç gözyaşı helal olsun Naim Süleymanoğlu. Mekanın cennet olsun.

[@dertlerinsani]

Congratulations Naim and Valerios and thank you for this competition at world record level. You are both the best!

[@birdhumming526]

Naim is a True, humble legend. Now there is a movie about his life. I wont miss it.

[@fabiollopes]

This contest is one of the greatest i ve seen in all my life, of all sports. Thank you, Valerious and Naim. Greetings from Brazil

[@mavimali]

Rest In Peace Naim, you were the greatest !

[@jordigavira862]

I'm shaking cause of nerves I can feel it as if I were there. I cant even imagine what all of the people felt.

[@tulga3760]

I remember watching this live, as a kid, it was such a competetion! As a Turk, i was (and still am) so proud, Naim was a great champion, as well as a great person. Now, i can see he was a great rival too, proud to watch him, proud to witness his marvels. He was the best heavy-lifter ever. When we lost him, i felt like i lossed a close friend or relative. Wish him best for the after life. And respects to Valerios too, for being in this elegant rivalry. Hope we can see such rivalries again and in many sports.

[@xxSilverEye06xx]

NAIM SÜLEYMANOGLU THE PROUD OF A WHOLE NATION. I CAN REMEBER HOW I STARTED TO CRY WHEN I SAW THIS ON TELEVISION.

[@61ibi]

What an amazing video. Valerios actually come to say farewell to Naim at his funeral and kissed the coffin. Much respect to both of these athletes, who are maybe the best weightlifters of the century.

[@mrbaguette5739]

R.I.P Legend. We thank you for your great sportsmanship and your loyalty to turkey. We miss you !

[@AlthafShameelPP]

Just start the video with "directed by: ..... " , "Produced by: ......", "Written by" and all. This will be the best thriller of the year. I personally was in a depressed mood. You clearly changed it. Thank you thank you thank you and thank you 😘

[@kingkong2415]

18.11.2017 *Rest in Peace* Champ....we woun`t forget you!

[@odysseaskouros4755]

,one of the greatest sport moments I ever seen live, and one of the most amazing stories of the Olympic history ??? ... breaking more than 5 world and olympic records only in a few minutes. They offered the world the most amazing contest in weightlifting history with world records breaking one after another. Thats insane. { Imagine he has record 190kg in 60kg weight in 1988 (unbreakable for 30 years till today) and record for 64 kg in this video was 182,5 kg before naim reneved with 187,5kg ??? }, Do you see the impressive performance? But the level of sportsmanship is incredible. Naim, you're the best. No Valerios we are both the best ....... no words. In the end, Valerios went to Naim's funeral and he kissed his coffin to pay respect to his friend. RESPECT.

[@systemicchaos3921]

This is what our sportsmen should be like... So much integrity and honour. True Gladiators

[@tomsmith4542]

RESPECT FROM GREECE/YUNANISTAN/HELLAS !! THANKS FOR THE BATTLES. Γειά σου Ναιμ γίγαντα !! REPLY

[@Beforeaftershow]

Regards bro !🇹🇷🇬🇷

[@mayte_j4008]

This is the perfect example of Pushing your limits, amazing both of them, amazing.

[@goldeneve]

thank you turkey for naim one of many Olympics heroes that I admire that what makes the Olympics fun.

[@емилславчев-г8у]

Thank you Bulgaria and thank you Mr. Ivan Abadjiev (Naims personal trainer) for Naim And of course thanks to his parents and thanks to him for his hard work!

[@MrLewis-lk8us]

I’m a track and field guy but this wasn’t the most intense competitions I’ve ever seen in sports. Absolutely amazing what these men can do. Big respect to both the Turkish and Greek lifters. Too bad somebody had to come in second. Both are champions.

[@Haassan1]

21:29 That is such a sweet moment, the coach is completely devistated about the loss, truly saddened, but then he quickly pulls himself together, because he knows its not about him and he has to be there for Valerios.

[@ЧардафонВеликий]

the guy in the red by Naim is Arabadziev the man who found Naim in Bulgaria and made him a champion, like many others. He deserves some credit too

[@emre05x]

Чардафон Великий nonetheless, Arabadziev is a Turk too.

[@chopvv5421]

@@emre05x No he was born in Bulgaria and his parents were Bulgarian

[@johntsintzos7821]

that's the beauty of the Olympic spirit, bringing people together.

[@RalphieMuskinyaar]

What an amazing pair of champions they both were at the time. Showing each other nothing but love and respect. Inspirational.