International Judo Federation has published staff of Paris “Grand Slam”. According to preliminary statement more than 400 sportsmen of 69 countries will wrestle at Grand Slam on February 5-6.  But there will be changes. There were changes in Georgian Judo Team too, it is already known that Amiran Papinashvili (60 kg), Arsen Macharashvili (66 kg), Avtandil Chrikashvili (81 kg) and Nodar Metreveli (+100) who were in the main staff of team will not leave for Paris.
Tbilisi World Cup caused changes in the main staff of Georgian Judo National Team, such big changes are less expected in other teams. According to the current information, all stars of judo are t compete at Grand Slam in Paris.  
Champions of “Grand Slam” besides golden medals will gain 300 points, second place winners – 180 points, looser in semi final, quarter final and 1/8 final will gain – 120, 60 and 36 points.

Otar Maglakelidze