Georgian National Judo Team trained in Georgia for a week after three-week gather in Japan and yesterday left for Italy. Piter Seisebbacher head coach of Georgian National Judo Team took 15 sportsmen.  

Lasha Gujejiani (heavy weight) who was in Japan has not left for Italy. According to the information of Georgian Judo Federation he injured rib in Japan and that’s why cannot train.  Piter Seisebbacher chose Amiran Papinashvili and Betkil Shukvani for 60 kg category.  Lasha Kardava and Davoit Asumbani will wrestle in 66 kg category, Nugzar Tatalashvili and Tengiz Paposhvili – 73 kg, Varlam Liparteliani and Zviad Gogochuri – 90 kg, Levan Zhorzholiani and Irakli Tsirekidze – 100 kg, Zviad Khanjaliashvili and Adam Okruashvili - +100 kg. The most interesting is Irakli Tsirekidze’s appearance in the main staff.  About half and month ago Piter Seisebbacher released him from the team due to discipline problems. Piter Seisebbacher told to “World Sport” that he would give chance to Tsirekidze of wrestling in the broadened staff and if he proved in control matches that deserves being in the main staff he would be. Tsirekidze was training in Tbilisi and his determination was appraised.  
Giorgi Baindurashvili’s appearance is also distinguished. Davit Asumbani will wrestle in 66 weight category instead of 65 kg. Supposedly he and Shalva Kardava will wrestle 66 weight category.
Besides Georgian National Team, several national teams will participate in Italian meeting, among them is Greece.
On August 12 Georgian team returns in Georgia and will train in Dusheti Olympic Bsae for a week.
On August 23-28 World Championship is top be held in Paris and Georgian National Tea, has right to represent two sportsmen in each weight category.

Otar Maglakelidze