The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, and his wife, Ms. Maja Ivanova, received today, in Villa Biljana in Ohrid, Marko Pejcinoski, the boy who swam the Ohrid Lake.

At the meeting with the young Marko, President Ivanov said that this heroic act deserves great attention and respect and is a positive example and motive for all young and talented people.

- At the age of twelve, Marko is a European and world champion who showed extraordinary courage, dedication and perseverance, typical for top athletes. You are our pride. I wish you many future sports achievements that will make the Republic of Macedonia proud, President Ivanov said.
Marko thanked for the support of the Macedonian President and said that thanks to the faith in God and the support of his family he managed to swim 25 kilometers, despite the bad weather conditions.

Congratulating Marko on the remarkable achievement, the Macedonian President said that we should all support him unconditionally and help his further sports development.