Georgian judo legend Varlam LIPARTELIANI was celebrated at the final day of the competition.
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00:00 An incredible final day at the Grand Slam in Tbilisi saw yet more amazing judo on display.
00:07 The Georgian team were once again on fine form inspiring the next generations who watched
00:13 on in awe.
00:15 At under 90kg, reigning champion and home crowd hero Lasha Bakary made his way to the
00:21 final.
00:22 There he faced Eljan Hajeev.
00:27 It was Bakary and the crowd against Azeri and it proved too much.
00:32 Ipon and the crowd erupted.
00:35 First Deputy Minister of Culture and Sport of Georgia, Iosef Bagaturia was on hand to
00:40 award the medals.
00:41 I am so happy in my country, so good atmosphere and I love my people and my country.
00:50 When I fight here, I do my best and I am second time winner and I am so happy.
00:57 Nikolay Sharazehdishvili took on Shady Elenas at under 100kg.
01:04 A stunning counter attack from the Spaniard earned him the victory.
01:08 Larry Kavalov, Georgia National Olympic Committee President gave the medals.
01:13 At under 78kg, Yulia Kurchenko faced off against Gusia Steinhaus.
01:20 A Kosotogake on the edge of the area was the winning score for a delighted Kurchenko.
01:25 She was awarded her medals by IGF Media and Judo for Peace Director Nikolas Messner.
01:32 At over 78kg, France's Coralie Aimé and Germany's René Lucht made the final.
01:39 In the dying seconds, Lucht struck the decisive blow.
01:42 The medals were awarded by Neil Adams, World Champion and Double Olympic Medalist.
01:47 It's so many people, it's not often, but it's good and there's cheering for every
01:53 pro.
01:54 That's not every time, but here it's very great.
01:59 It was Guram Tushishvili vs Ushangi Kokkari to close out the Judo.
02:05 In a rerun of the 2018 World Championship Final and Tushishvili once again came out
02:11 on top, the home crowd were on their feet celebrating the perfect end to an unforgettable
02:16 event.
02:17 And Xochitl Vinetze, Georgia's Special State Protection Service head handed him the
02:23 gold.
02:24 Tushishvili also celebrated a stalwart of the Georgian national team.
02:29 2016 Olympic Silver and 6 times World Championship Medalist, Varlam Liparteliani took to the
02:37 stage in a special ceremony to announce his retirement from the sport.
02:41 Giorgi Atabegasvili, Georgia Judo Federation President thanked Liparteliani and presented
02:47 him with some memorable gifts.
02:50 A great celebration of a glittering career.
02:53 See you next week and Antalya.
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