At the Olympic Games in Paris, the competition in freestyle wrestling begins, where the representatives of Georgia will also participate in the event. Before that, let’s remember the Georgian legends of Georgian freestyle wrestling
The first Olympic champion of Georgia (1952, Helsinki). Seven-time champion of the USSR (1945, 1946, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952), second (1954) and third (1948) prize winner. Two-time second prize-winner of the USSR Championship (1947, 1948) in Greco-Roman wrestling. Honored Master of Sports of the USSR, Honored Coach of the USSR and Georgia. Holder of FILA, Order of Merit and Order of Vakhtang Gorgasli II degree. He died on May 8, 2006.
Levan Tediashvili
He is a legendary Georgian wrestler who competed for the Soviet Union. He is known for his outstanding achievements in sports, including his achievements in the Olympic Games. Tediashvili won two Olympic gold medals: for the first time at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, he won gold in freestyle wrestling in the middle weight category. A second time at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal – he won gold again, this time in the lightweight category. His achievements made him one of the most celebrated wrestlers in the history of the sport.
Revaz Mindorashvili
He is another prominent Georgian wrestler who achieved significant success in his career. He is best known for his appearances in freestyle wrestling. Here are some highlights of his career:
1. 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing – Mindorashvili won a gold medal in men’s freestyle in the 84 kg category.
2. World Wrestling Championships – won the gold medal in the 2005 and 2006 World Wrestling Championships.
3. European Championship Wrestling – He also won titles at the European Championship Wrestling, showing his dominance at continental level.
Mindorashvili’s achievements cemented his reputation as one of Georgia’s best wrestlers.
These and many other legends have named Georgia on the world stage, now it’s time for the current athletes who will start competing in a few days.
