The Georgian delegation was ceremonially sent-off to the Qatar Sand Games 2019
10.10.2019
The
Georgian National Olympic Committee held a ceremony of sending the Georgian
delegation to the World's First Sand Games. The Committee wished the athletes a
successful performance, President of the Georgian Sand Sports Federation Lasha Lomidze, representatives
of the Ministry and the Olympic Committee and members of the delegation
attended the event held at GNOC. Georgian delegation will be led by Olympic
champion - Leri Khabelov.
On October 11-16, the capital of Qatar, Doha, will host the world's first sand games. The opening ceremony of the historic sporting event will take place on October 12. 4 sportsmen will compete on behalf of Georgia. The licenses were acquired by members of the sand wrestling team. Jemal Kiladze's trained team is staffed by experienced wrestlers, including two-time European champion David Marsagishvili of the 2012 London Olympics.
Composition of Georgian national team as follows:
Levan Kelekhsashvili (70kg)
Davit Khutsishvili (80kg)
Davit Marsagishvili (90kg)
Mamuka Kordzaia (+90kg)