Lasha Talakhadze: One should not cross the line because of political views - this is an award based on my achievements, so when the president gives you an award, we are happy to accept it

Any award is important for an athlete. This award is very happy for us and I will receive it with great pleasure, - three-time Olympic champion Lasha Talakhadze said while talking to journalists.

According to him, he had no hesitation in attending today's event. According to Talakhadze, he will gladly accept the President's award.

"I had no hesitation in coming here today because Lasha Talakhadze is receiving this award. A person should not cross the line because of his political opinion. I always put my success and my country first. This is an award based on my achievements, so when the President gives you an award, we will gladly accept it", said Lasha Talakhadze.

On the initiative of the President of Georgia, a public celebration is taking place in front of the Orbelians Palace, where the President of Georgia Salome Zurabishvili will present awards to Olympians and Paralympians.

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