Georgia is gearing up for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, from July 26, 2024 to August 11, 2024, where a delegation of 28 athletes, including 7 women, will compete across 9 sports. Led by Olympic champions Nino Salukvadze in shooting and weightlifter Lasha Talakhadze, the team aims to build on past successes.
In Olympic history, Georgia boasts standout performances, including Zurab Zviadauri's judo gold in 2004 and a record 3 gold medals at Beijing 2008. At Tokyo 2020, Georgian athletes achieved their best medal haul with 8 medals, highlighting their growing prowess.
This year, Georgia's athletes span judo, wrestling, weightlifting, boxing, athletics, swimming, trampoline, and fencing. With talents like judoka Giorgi Sardalashvili and heavyweight wrestler Geno Petriashvili, expectations are high. Salukvadze and Talakhadze will proudly carry the flag, leading a team that includes 4 Olympic champions and 8 world champions.