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Georgian judoka gets silver at Paris Grand Slam

Akil Gjakova of Kosovo took his first Grand Slam medal overcaming former Olympic champion Shavdatuashvili in the -73kg final. Photo source: IJF Media Team - Ben Urban

Agenda.ge, 11 Feb 2018 - 13:33, Tbilisi,Georgia

Georgia has claimed its first medal at the Paris Grand Slam as the former Olympic champion Lasha Shavdatuashvili has won silver.

Shavdatuashvili, 26, was competing in the men’s 73kg category.

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— Int. Judo Federation (@IntJudoFed) February 10, 2018

The Paris Grand Slam kicked off yesterday.

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