Prime Minister: Similar to the Olympic Games, the same amount of awards will be given to Paralympians, all those para-athletes who have not won a medal will also be awarded 50,000 GEL
Similar to the Olympic Games, Paralympians will be awarded the same amount of awards, all those para-athletes who have not won a medal will also be awarded 50,000 GEL, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said during his speech at the welcoming ceremony of Paralympians.
According to the Prime Minister, the decision to present the awards has already been made and the awards will be given to the Paralympians tomorrow.
"We made an announcement before the Paralympic Games that similar to the Olympic Games, the same amount of awards would be set for the medalists, and of course, these awards will be duly given in the shortest possible time. In this case, I would also like to mention that all those para-athletes who have not won a medal will also be awarded 50,000 GEL. Appreciating your success is our special debt.
Also, I would like to remind you that together with the Chairman of the Parliament, we made a decision to reward all the medalists, they are nominated for the highest state awards. Irma Khetsuriani is also nominated for the highest state award and the coaches are nominated for the respective awards. The decision to submit to orders has already been made, and these orders, the highest awards, will be presented to you tomorrow, and I would like to congratulate you in advance. I would like to thank the Paralympic Committee, Mr. Rath personally, for his special efforts and heart-felt work, he has put his whole heart and soul into the development of para-sports and thank him for his work.
A special thanks goes naturally to all the relevant federations, I would like to thank the Minister of Culture and Sports Mrs. Thea Tsulukyani and the Ministry as a whole, a lot of people were involved in achieving the success of our Parasport in general and the Paralympic team, and I thank each employee for the special contribution that They have contributed to our success. I would like to thank the coaches, doctors, technical team, and once again, special thanks to the Paralympians, your victory was a matter of special pride for every Georgian, every fan, and thank you for the pride and joy you gave us," said the Prime Minister.
