Rank black belt in Judo Weight 90 kg Height 1.88 m | Role Olympic athlete Name Varlam Liparteliani | |
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Varlam Liparteliani (Georgian: ვარლამ ლიპარტელიანი; born 27 February 1989) is a Georgian judoka.
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- Varlam liparteliani interview from number one in the world
- Varlam liparteliani georgians olympic hope lipo love uchimata
- Career
- Personal life
- Competitive record
- References
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Career
He competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the -90 kg event and lost in the second round to Mark Anthony. At the European Judo Championships, Liparteliani won gold in 2012, 2014 and 2016, silver in 2009 European Judo Championships, 2010 European Judo Championships, 2013 European Judo Championships and 2015 European Judo Championships, and bronze in 2011 European Judo Championships.
He is the captain of the Georgia Judo National Team and the Georgia Olympic Team. He is coached by Gugava Giorgi.
Liparteliani's favourite skill is uchi mata. He is currently ranked No. 3 in the world (as of 6 June 2016).
Personal life
Liparteliani began judo aged 11. His inspirations were Japanese legend Kōsei Inoue and fellow Georgian judoka Zurab Zviadauri. He is married and has three sons.
Liparteliani was involved in a car accident with teammate Avtandil Tchrikishvili during a training camp in Borjomi, Georgia, right before the 2012 Olympics. The passengers in the car were heavily injured, however survived.
Competitive record
(as of 27 August 2017)