By government's decision, Olympic champion will be awarded 1 million GEL

By the government's decision, the Olympic champion will receive 1 million GEL, - Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Gharibashvili said during his speech at the swearing-in ceremony of the Olympic and Paralympic delegations.

He addressed the Olympians and wished them success.

"We are a small nation, but we have so many talented, famous athletes. It is a great mercy, the whole nation are hopeful of you. I believe we will hear the Georgian national anthem in Tokyo many times, I am deeply convinced of that. I want to wish you all victory and success," Gharibashvili said.