Georgia finished the Paris Olympics with a total of seven medals and 24th place in the overall team rankings – their best result ever and a remarkable achievement for the nation of 3.5 million people.

In the final bout on August 11, 27-year-old freestyle wrestler Givi Macharashvili brought the country its last medal, silver, after losing to Akhmed Tazhudinov of Bahrain in the 97 kg class.

Overall, Judoka Lasha BekauriWrestler Geno Petriashviliand weightlifters Lasha Talakhadze have brightened the country the most with their gold medals. Judokas Tato Grigalashvili And Ilya Sulamanidzetogether with wrestler Givi Macharashviliwon silver medals. Boxer Lasha Guruli won bronze.

The Olympic Games in Paris also had a special meaning for Georgia. Nino Salukvadzea sports shooter who set a new record by participating in the Olympic Games for the tenth time – the highest number ever for a female athlete.

Immediately after the conclusion of the Olympic Games, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili announced the nomination of athletes for the country’s highest award. The gold medalists were nominated for the Order of Victory of St. George, while the other four athletes were nominated for the Order of Honor.

It is the President of Georgia, Salome Zurabishvili, who can officially present these awards.

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