Freestyle wrestling team returned to Tbilisi
The Georgian freestyle wrestling team has returned to the homeland following the European Championship held in Rome, with 1 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze medals. The Georgian team took third place in the team standings at the European Championship.
Georgian athletes were greeted at the airport and congratulated on their success by Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Shalva Gogoladze, Head of the Sports Development Department Irakli Dolaberidze, sports journalists, fans, and family members.
In Rome, heavyweight Geno Petriashvili became the European champion, defeating Poland's Robert Baran 11:0 in the final match, thus becoming a European champion for the second time. Beka Lomtadze (61 kg) claimed the silver medal, while Avtandil Kenchadze (74 kg) and Elizbar Odikadze (96 kg) became bronze medalists.
The Georgian Greco-Roman wrestling team also competed in Rome, claiming 2 silver and 2 bronze medals. The continental vice-champions were Iuri Lomadze (72 kg) and heavyweight Levan Arabuli. Bronze medals were won by Amiran Shavadze (60 kg) and Nugzari Tsurtsumia (55 kg).
