Ilias Iliadis won his third world title in the under-90kg category in the World Championship held in Russia, Chelyabinsk. It is his third gold medal and the sixth of his career.

«I feel ecstatic. I do not know if it appeared when the final ended, but i’m literaly flying to heaven. I was so well prepared that I felt ready for this moment. Or at least I thought so, because right now I feel exactly like i felt when I got my first medal in an international tournament. I feel good because i made the Greek people proud. People who love me and I love them. My family. My coach and all the people of Greek sports. The state has not given me the bonus for the world medal in 2011, but it never crossed my mind, not for a second, during the games. Because my job was to come to Russia and win the gold. That’s exactly what I did. I thank all those who are always beside me. When i was operated on a few months ago, they were on my side and i want them on my side for what” ahead. The Olympic Games in Rio are so close» he said shortly after the match.