Biography
Started: He began powerlifting in 2015 in Tbilisi, Georgia. (Athlete, 05 Dec 2017)
Reason: "Sport made me make a 180-degree turn and changed my life." (kvira.ge, 22 Nov 2015)
Ambition: To win a gold medal at the Paralympic Games. (Athlete, 02 Apr 2021)
Awards: He was Georgia's flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (medias.paris2024.org, 28 Aug 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJuly 19, 1987
Place of ResidenceTBILISI
OccupationAthlete
EducationDentistry
Languages SpokenGeorgian, Russian, Turkish
CoachGiorgi Tsasidze [personal], GEO, from 2015
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 4 | -107kg | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 221 |
| 9 | -97kg | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 155 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 4 | +107kg | 2023 | Dubai, UAE | 236 |
| 6 | +107kg | 2021 | Tbilisi, GEO | 225 |
| 8 | -107kg | 2019 | Nur-Sultan, KAZ | 210 |
| 14 | -107kg | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 170.0 |
| European Open Championships | ||||
| 1 | +107kg | 2022 | Tbilisi, GEO | 228 |
| 5 | Team | 2022 | Tbilisi, GEO | 137.25 |
