Biography
Started: He began the sport in 2015 in Telavi, Georgia. (Athlete, 25 Aug 2021)
Reason: "I really love weapons. After my injury, I often shot at the range. It was therapy for me." (Athlete, 25 Aug 2021)
Ambition: To win a gold medal at the Paralympic Games. (Athlete, 25 Aug 2021)
Additional Info: OCCUPATION
He has worked at the Civil Registry Agency in Telavi, Georgia, and served as director of the Kakheti Region Integration Centre for Persons with Disabilities. (Facebook profile, 28 Feb 2024; Athlete, 25 Aug 2021; nplg.gov.ge, 01 Jan 2020)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateSeptember 15, 1981
Place of ResidenceTELAVI
OccupationAthlete
EducationLaw - Iakob Gogebashvili Telavi State University, Georgia
Languages SpokenGeorgian
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 18 | R4 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH2 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 625.6 |
| 20 | R9 - 50m Rifle Prone SH2 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 616.7 |
| DSQ | R5 - 10m Air Rifle Prone SH2 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | DSQ |
| World Championships | ||||
| 11 | R4 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH2 | 2018 | Cheongju, KOR | 627.7 |
| 12 | R4 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH2 | 2019 | Sydney, NSW, AUS | 629.0 |
| 14 | R4 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH2 | 2022 | Al Ain, UAE | 629.4 |
| 16 | R5 - 10m Air Rifle Prone SH2 | 2018 | Cheongju, KOR | 632.3 |
| 31 | R5 - 10m Air Rifle Prone SH2 | 2019 | Sydney, NSW, AUS | 630.9 |
| 35 | R5 - 10m Air Rifle Prone SH2 | 2022 | Al Ain, UAE | 630.8 |
| 38 | R9 - 50m Rifle Prone SH2 | 2019 | Sydney, NSW, AUS | 599.1 |
| European Championships | ||||
| 2 | R4 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH2 | 2024 | Granada, ESP | 251.5 |
| 8 | R9 - 50m Rifle Prone SH2 | 2024 | Granada, ESP | 123.2 |
| 8 | R4 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH2 | 2022 | Hamar, NOR | 123.0 |
| 9 | R5 - 10m Air Rifle Prone SH2 | 2024 | Granada, ESP | 636.0 |
| 9 | R4 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH2 | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | 629.3 |
| 20 | R5 - 10m Air Rifle Prone SH2 | 2022 | Hamar, NOR | 628.1 |
| 30 | R5 - 10m Air Rifle Prone SH2 | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | 626.9 |
