The Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze, expresses grief over the death of wrestler Levan Tediashvili.

As the Prime Minister writes on Facebook, Levan Tediashvili left an indelible mark in the sports world.

"I am deeply saddened by the death of the legendary wrestler Levan Tediashvili.

Levan Tediashvili, one of the most titled wrestlers in the history of Georgia, a two-time Olympic and five-time world champion, made a name for his homeland and left an indelible mark in the sports world.

I express my condolences to Levan Tediashvili's family, relatives, fans, Georgian society as a whole," the Prime Minister said.

For information, Georgian wrestler Levan Tediashvili died at the age of 75. He was born on March 15, 1948 in Sagarejo. He was a 2-time champion of the Olympic Games (1972, 1976) in wrestling, a 4-time world champion (1971, 1973, 1974, 1975) and a 3-time European champion (1974, 1976, 1978). Winner of the World Cup (1973). Also world champion in sambo (1973). In 1971, 1973 and 1974, he was named the best sportsman of the year in Georgia.