President Vladimir Putin has sent congratulations to Alexei Alipov, who won gold in men's trap shooting at the 28th Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Itar-Tass reports Tuesday.

"You have brought the first Olympic gold to our team. This success has become a truly joyful event for millions of citizens in our country, for all those who believed in your skills and mastery," Putin said in the telegram.

Source: Agencies