Born on 19.04.1974 in Plavi, Gori. Judo (66kg, 71kg)

Represented Greece from 2004. Two-fold European Champion (1996, 1997), the second-prize winner (1995) and a two-fold third-prize winner (1999, 2000). The second-prize winner (1995) and a two-fold third-prize winner (1993, 1997) of the World Championships. The third-prize winner of the Sydney Olympic Games (2000), Participant of the Olympic Games in Atlanta (1996, VII place) and Athens (2004, lost in the first round), Champion of the CIS (1992), World (1994) and European (1993) Champion among youth. Best Athlete of the year (1995). Chevalier of the Order of Honor and the VakhtangGorgasali III class Order.