Lasha Talakhadze and Lasha Bekauri named the best athletes of 2021

The Georgian National Olympic Committee organized an award ceremony for the best athletes of the year. Two winners were selected in the nomination "Best Athlete of 2021" - weightlifter Lasha Talakhadze and judoka Lasha Bekauri claimed awards.

The rest of the nominations were distributed as follows:

"Discovery of 2021 - Olympic Hope (Women)" - Mariam Kerdikashvili, Canoe.

"Best Athlete in Winter Sports" - skater Moris Kvitelashvili.

"Discovery of 2021 - Olympic Hope (Men) - wrestler Leri Abuladze.

"Best Female Athlete of 2021" - judoka Eter Liparteliani.

"Best Coach, Women's Sports" - Lali Dolidze, artistic gymnastics.

"Best Young Athlete in Sports" - water polo player Giorgi Magrakvelidze.

"For Professional Coverage of the Tokyo Summer Olympics" - journalist Lasha Goduadze.

"Best Coach of 2021" - the head coach of the judo team, Lasha Gujejiani.

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