Tbilisi, Georgia – In the heart of Georgia’s vibrant capital, the 2023 Kakhi Cup unfolded on December 20, paying homage to three-time Olympic champion Kakhi Kakhiashvili. Athletes from Ukraine, Turkiye, Uzbekistan, and Lithuania joined their Georgian counterparts in Tbilisi, each vying for the prestigious Kakhi Cup.
Emphasizing merit and skill, the tournament awarded the top six athletes based on the Sinclair formula, presenting them with the revered Kakhi’s Cup, certificates, and monetary rewards.
During the closing ceremony, representatives from the governing bodies of Georgian sports were in attendance, highlighting the tournament’s importance within the national and international sports arena.
A notable feature of the event was the screening of “Olympian from Tskhinvali,” a documentary by Temur Chikhladze, which provided an in-depth look into the life and achievements of Kakhi Kakhiashvili. This film added a cultural and historical dimension to the event, celebrating the legacy of a weightlifting legend.
The European Weightlifting Federation (EWF) extended its congratulations to the Georgian Weightlifting Federation for the exemplary hosting of the Kakhi Cup 2023.