Among Georgian athletes, a new generation is increasingly emerging: one that proudly represents the country on the international stage. They continue to prove that success is not only tied to experience; it also requires determination, hard work, and the right opportunities. Liza Takaishvili is a clear example of this: a young Georgian foil fencer who is steadily making her mark on the international fencing map and confidently advancing toward the world elite.
Liza competes in women’s foil Fencer and has achieved a number of notable results. She is the captain of the Georgian national team and a multiple-time champion in her age category.
At the 2025-2026 Junior and Cadet World Championship (foil), she reached the top 20 and will enter the new season ranked No. 15 in the world. In addition, during the 2025–2026 season, she broke into the top 10 of Italy’s national rankings, securing the No. 8 position. Considering Italy’s exceptional strength in this discipline, Liza’s results are regarded as a remarkable achievement for her age, reflecting not only her consistency at a high competitive level but also her strong potential as one of the leading young athletes both in Georgia and on the international stage.
“Before moving to Italy, my ranking was 219th. Over two years, through hard work, continuous progress, and gaining significant experience, I managed to achieve these results. However, I’m not fully satisfied yet and will continue fighting for first place.”
In 2025, at the Junior World Cup “Golden Hope Cup” held in Slovakia, Liza placed 8th among 217 participants, becoming the first Georgian female foil fencer to reach the top eight at a tournament of this scale.
“This result was very important to me, not only as a personal achievement, but also as confirmation that I am on the right path. My family puts in tremendous effort every day to give me better opportunities for development and success. Their support often requires significant sacrifices and hard work, which I deeply value. It is exactly this dedication and care that motivates me to work harder, grow, and ultimately achieve my goals,” says Liza Takaishvili.
According to her, every tournament is a valuable experience that strengthens her, helps her grow, and brings her closer to her goal.
Liza began fencing at the age of 10 at school. Within a year, she became a school champion and soon advanced successfully in both national and international competitions. The 2023 World Championships in Bulgaria became a turning point in her career, where she was noticed by Italian national team coach Giuseppe Pierucci. In September of the same year, Liza was invited to Italy, where she now trains full-time in Livorno while continuing to compete internationally under the Georgian flag.
“That was the moment that changed my life. Moving to Italy was a major challenge, but also a huge opportunity that I had to make the most of,” Liza recalls.
Today, Liza trains full-time in Livorno and continues to represent Georgia on the international stage. Her results are already shaping her future, including prospects for continuing her education at leading international universities. Her main goal is clear and straightforward: “I want to become the number one foil fencer in the world. I know it’s not easy, but I work toward this goal every day.”
Today, Liza Takaishvili is not only a promising athlete but also a representative of a new wave that is leading Georgian sport toward international success. Her story once again proves that talent, hard work, and support together create victory. Liza is not only fighting for medals: she is writing a new chapter in the history of Georgian women’s foil fencing.
