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Georgian judoka Beka Gviniashvili wins European Cup, qualifies for World Championship

The two iconic Georgian judokas have been competing against each other for qualification at the upcoming World Championship in Baku. Photo: Christian Fidler

Agenda.ge, 02 Sep 2018 - 20:41, Tbilisi,Georgia

Beka Gviniashvili has defeated another Georgian judoka Avtandil Tchrikishvili U90kg at the European Cup in Bratislava today.

The two iconic Georgian judokas have been competing against each other for qualification at the upcoming World Championship in Baku.

With more than two weeks to go for the World Championship, Bratislava hosted the last European Cup.

The World Championships will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan from 20 to 27 September.

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