Georgian judo wrestlers win medals at the European championship

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The junior judo team of Georgia won 7 medals and took second place in the team count at the European championship held in Cottonera, Malta, on June 24-26.

Vano Mamisashvili (55 kg) and Beka Ghviniashvili (81 kg) won championship titles. Tamaz Kirakozashvili (60 kg), Shalva Chocheli (90 kg) and Giorgi Lazuashvili (+90 kg) lost in the finals and received silver medals. As for Levan Gugava (73 kg) and Guram Tushishvili (90 kg), they became bronze medal winners.

The women’s team of Georgia participated in the championship as well, represented by four sportswomen, but could not succeed beyond the starting level.

4.08.2011