Georgian team claims 5 medals, including 2 gold, at Greco-Roman wrestling U17 World Championship
The team’s haul included medals by Anri Putkaradze and Gor Ayvazyan, who earned gold medals in 75 and 92 kg sections. Photo: Georgian Wrestling Federation's Facebook page.
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Georgia’s national Greco-Roman wrestling team has claimed five medals, including two gold, at the U17 World Championship in Rome.
The team’s haul included medals by Anri Putkaradze and Gor Ayvazyan, who earned gold medals in 75 and 92 kg sections.
Anri Putkaradze claimed gold medal at the Championship. Photo: Georgian Wrestling Federation's Facebook page
Saba Surmanidze (55 kg), Aleksandre Rusitashvili (65 kg) and Luka Gelashvili (80 kg) claimed bronze medals in their respective weight categories.
Georgia's Gor Ayvazyan claimed god medal at the World Championship. Photo: Georgian Wrestling Federastion's Facebook page
The Georgian team finished third with 121 points at the Championship.
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