3 Medals from Paris

Georgian National judo team won 3 medals in Paris “Grand Slam” 2013 . Varlam Liparteliani (90kg) become champion of the competition, Avtandil Chrikishvili (81kg) gained silver medal and Amiran Papinashvili (60kg) bronze. In his  way to final Liparteliani beat Viktor Semenov(RUS),Shahin Gahramanov(AZE),Ludovic Gobert(FRA),Dilshod Choriev(UZB), In final, Liparteliani defeated Asley Gonzalez from Cuba by yuko.Besides the Gold medal Lilparteliani have gained 500 ranking points.

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Grand Slam Paris 2013

The head coach of Georgian National judo team - Irakli Uznadze,  named the participants for Paris “Grand Slam” On February 9-10.
60kg - Betkil Shukvani and Amiran Papinashvili

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One Gold for Georgia at the European Open Men 2013 Tbilisi

European Open Men 2013  was held  in Tbilisi Sport Palace On February 2-3.more then 20 countries took part in this competition: Georgian team ended European Open with 8 medals.Adam Okruashvili became the champion of the tournament In +100 kg weight category.In final he defeated Ojitani Takeshi of Japan, Okruashvili also beat another Japanes Shichinohe Ryu throwing him for ippon in the semi final.it was his 3rd vicotiry in Tbilisi,Previously he won the World Cup in 2009 and 2012.In 100 kg weight category Lasha Guruli lost the final against

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On February 2-3 Tbilisi will host European Open 2012

New judo season will be open with First international tournament in Tbilisi. European Open 2013 will take place in Tbilisi Sport Palace On February 2-3. more then 20 countries will take part in this competition:Japan, France, Russia, Greece, Hungary, Ukraine, Belarus, Turkey, Great Britain, Iran, Slovenia, Israel, Bulgaria, Canada, Romania, Kazakhstan, Serbia, Lithuania, Latvia, Azerbaijan and Armenia. Last year Georgian Judokas won in 6 weight categories from 7.Lasha Shavdatuashvili was one of the winners of Tbilisi world Cup , who become Olympic Champion U66kg and is currnet rankleader of the IJF World Ranking. but Georgian Olimpic Champion with Avtandil Chrikishvilin and Varlam Liparteliani will open  the season  at Paris Grand Slam on February 9-10.At the Tbilisi international tournament, Georgian Wrestling Federation plans to see off Olympic and world champion Irakli Tsirekidze from active sport.

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Irakli Uznadze - A New Head Coach

On January 3 David Khevkhishvili the President of  Georgian Judo Federationi introduced new Head Coach in national team.A veteran judoka Irakli Uznadze European champion 11 years ago represented Turkey become the new head coach of Georgian national team. As assistants of Uznadze will work Giorgi Vazagashvili and David Asumbani.

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Georgian Judo Championship 2012

Georgian Judo Championship 2012 was held on December 18-19 in Tbilisi at sport-centre “Arena”.all the members of the national team besides the London Olimpic Champion Lasha Shavdatuashvili(who has just started training after operation) took part in the  tournament. Prize Winners and Champions:

 Georgian Judop Championship 2012
18-19 December

60kg
1.Vazha Margvelashvili
2.Amiran Papinashvili

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Davit Kevkhishvili became a president of Georgian Judo Federation.

Davit Kevkhishvili was elected as a President of Georgian Judo Federation. Election took place in Tbilisi at Ministry of Sports on December 10. Another candidates Olimpic and World Champion Irakli Tsirekidze and World Champion Temur Khubuluri refused to take part in the elections in the favorDavit Kevkhishvili.

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