Georgia Wins Two Olympic Gold Medals

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Georgia gained two Olympic gold medals on August 13 – in wrestling and judo.

Manuchar Kirkvelia gave Georgia its first golden medal in Beijing Olympic Games, after defeating China’s Chong Yongxiang in the men's 74 kg Greco-Roman wrestling.

Shortly after that success, Irakli Tsirekidze won the gold medal in men’s 90kg Judo after defeating Algeria’s Amar Benikhlef.

“It means very much for our country because of the conflict now. Thank you to my country, thank you to my people,” he said.

Tsirekidze made his way to the finals after defeating Russia’s Ivan Pershin. Jubilant Tsirekidze appeared to point to the name of his country after defeating the Russian opponent.

For now Georgia has two gold and one bronze medal. Nino Salukvadze took bronze for Georgia in the women's 10m air pistol. She shared the podium with Russia's Natalia Paderina, who won the silver.