Georgia’s new Sports Palace will host 2016 Judo Grand Prix

A prestigious international judo competition is coming to Georgia next year.

Georgia has been named hosts of the Judo Grand Prix 2016, involving a series of events and athletes from all over the world.

Today it was decided the International Judo Federation (IJF) World Judo Tour will take place in Georgia’s capital city next year during the Judo Grand Prix 2016. The competition will be held at the country’s new Sports Palace, which is currently under construction.

This decision was made today by IJF representatives after they viewed the construction of the new Sports Palace in Tbilisi.

After learning about the final plan of the new sports complex, IJF head sports director Vladimir Barta and sport manager Lisa Alan said they were impressed with the new facility.

The new Sports Palace is being built on the territory of the 10th building of Tbilisi State University – the so-called Maglivi building.

Specifically, the Sports Palace is being built for the purpose of the European Youth Olympic Games 2015.

After the Youth Olympics finishes, the new sport facility will host high level international tournament in handball, volleyball, basketball, judo and other events.

When complete, the new Sports Palace will have two halls: one which can hold up to 800 spectators and the other with a larger capacity of 3,000 spectators.

There complex will offer a range of facilities including restrooms and fitting rooms for athletes, a media room, press conference hall, cafeteria and more. 

The new sports complex will also be fitted out to cater for people with disabilities.