Born on 21.06.1969, Martkopi, Gardabani, Judo (60kg)

Third-prize winner of the Seoul Olympic Games (1988), World Champion (1989), two-fold European Champion (1988, 1989), third-prize winner of the European Championship (1990), Champion of the Goodwill Games (1990), two-fold Champion of the USSR (1988, 1989). World Champion among students (1989). Honored USSRMaster of Sports.