Georgian PM visits Telavi Sports Palace in eastern Kakheti region

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Friday visited the Telavi Sports Palace in the eastern region of Kakheti and expressed the Government’s commitment to further enhance sports infrastructure in the city.

The complex was constructed despite facing some legal hurdles. These legal problems have been fully resolved, and we expect the complex to open soon. While some additional work is required before the opening, the timeframe will be brief. Our goal is to enhance the sports infrastructure in Telavi”, Kobakhidze said.

Emphasising the community’s needs, the Prime Minister revealed that plans were underway for a new swimming pool, with preparations already initiated.

Today I instructed the First Deputy Minister of Culture and Sports to prioritise this matter. Telavi also requires a multifunctional sports infrastructure, and we are committed to making this a reality shortly”, he added.

The construction of the multifunctional Sports Palace was made possible with an allocation of ₾22 million ($8.06mln), while the Canadian company Behlen oversaw the project, which features both large and small halls with a combined capacity of 2,000 spectators, along with dressing rooms and administrative spaces.

The Government Administration said the complex met international standards and was capable of hosting international tournaments and European and world championships across various sports such as basketball, volleyball, futsal, judo, wrestling, karate, and gymnastics.