Judoka Irakli Tsirekidze won the second medal for Georgia following his countryman, Manuchar Kvirkvelia’s triumph in wrestling. Irakli defeated Algerian Amar Benikhlef to bag the judo men’s 90-kg title.
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Irakli Tsirekidze: Georgia on His Mind
August 14th, 2008 — Georgia, Judo
Manuchar Kvirkvelia Waves Flag for Georgia
August 14th, 2008 — Georgia, Wrestling
His country may be at war with Russia but this did not prevent Manuchar Kvirkvelia from emerging as the Olympic champion in Greco-Roman wrestling (74 kg). Bad Uncle Vladimir might not be happy with your flag-waving but he can’t do anything about it.
Photo source: getty images via beijing 2008
