Georgia: Georgia won its fourth medal on the seventh day of the Paris Paralympic Games. The Paralympic shooter Lado Chincharauli is the vice-champion.
The Georgian Paralympic shooter Lado Chincharauli competed in the final Shashkhan 50-meter shooting in the R9 category, a challenging event that tests the shooter’s precision and accuracy. He scored 248.2 points and brought home the first silver medal at the Georgian Paralympics.
Despite starting sixth place in the qualifying stage with 622.4 points, Lado Chincharauli’s determination and skill shone through. He is the first Georgian Paralympic shooter to win a medal, a testament to his resilience and dedication.
Georgian Irma Khetsuriani and Nina Tibilashvili finished the competition at the Paris Paralympics. They tested their strength at the rap competition.
Georgian athletes have defied expectations and made history at the Paralympics, securing four medals. This unexpected and unprecedented achievement is a source of pride and inspiration for the nation. In Paris, champion Giga Ochkhikidze celebrated the championship, and bronze medalist Nina Tibilashvili, wheelchair rower, and 19-year-old parataekwondoist Ana Japaridze added to the glory.
On September 5, the highly anticipated Paradziudo doubles event will kick off at the Paris Paralympic Games. Zurab Zurabiani will represent the Georgian Paradziudo team, aiming to secure a medal for the first time in this event. The excitement is building as we eagerly await this thrilling competition.
For your information, the Georgian government will be awarding significant cash prizes to the Paralympic medalists. The champion of the Paralympic Games will receive 1,000,000 GEL, the silver medalist 500,000 GEL, and the bronze medalist 250,000 GEL. This is a clear testament to the value and recognition given to our Paralympic athletes, and a reason for all of us to be proud and supportive.
