Born on 23.05.1940 in Tbilisi, Basketball player (196 sm).

Competed in Tbilisi “Dinamo” (1959-1972) and in the national team of the USSR (1963-1964). Second-prize winner of the XVIII Olympic Games (1964, Tokyo), Winner of the European Champions Cup (1962), the USSR Champion (1968), three-fold second-prize (1959, 1961, 1969) and a third-prize winner (1965), Winner of the USSR Cup (1969). Coach of Tbilisi “Dinamo” (1972-2003). Honored Master of Sports of the USSR. Honored Coach of Georgia.