Ouagadougou – Cheick Ahmed Al-Hassan Sanou, better known as Iron Biby, the Burkinabè log lift world champion, was honored as an Officer of the Order of the Stallion in Ouagadougou. This prestigious recognition was bestowed upon him on Monday morning during an audience with the President of the Transition, Head of State, Captain Ibrahim Traore.
According to Burkina Information New Agency, the meeting with the President was both a grace and a blessing. He expressed his gratitude for the encouragement and congratulations received from the President, especially for having honored the Volunteers for the Defense of the Fatherland (VDP) globally. “I think I will continue the work,” Iron Biby stated after receiving his honor.
For the newly appointed Officer of the Order of the Stallion, this recognition from the nation is seen as an invitation to continue striving for excellence and challenging limits. Iron Biby, as a proud son of Burkina Faso, emphasized his commitment to not giving up and to continue representing his country with dignity.
The world champion also shared his thoughts for the fighting forces engaged in conflicts, encouraging them to redouble their efforts and to never give up. He assured them of his support, stating, “We are with them and we carry them in our hearts everywhere and at all times.”
Looking ahead, Iron Biby expressed confidence in his ability to continue performing at a high level, motivated by the desire to inspire his fellow Burkinabè and uplift the nation’s spirit.
It is noteworthy that Iron Biby set a new world record on October 21 in Scotland at the World log lift challenge in the “Lift logs” category, lifting a load of 230 kilograms. This achievement surpassed his own 2021 record of 229 kilograms. With a career spanning over ten years in international competition, Iron Biby has earned five world championships and three Guinness World Records.