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Shmagi Bolkvadze

Shmagi Bolkvadze is a Georgian Greco-Roman wrestler known for his 2016 Olympic bronze medal and gold at the European Wrestling Championships.

1. Early life and education

Shmagi Bolkvadze was born on July 26, 1994, in Khulo, Georgia. For his higher education, he attended Georgian Technical University. He stands at 5.6 ft (1.7 m) tall and competes primarily in the 66 kg, 67 kg, and 72 kg weight categories.

2. Sporting career

Bolkvadze's professional wrestling career has been marked by consistent success across various international stages, demonstrating his prowess in Greco-Roman wrestling. His career includes multiple medal wins at the Olympic Games, European Games, and European Wrestling Championships.

2.1. 2016 Olympic and European success

The year 2016 marked a breakthrough period in Bolkvadze's career, as he secured two bronze medals at major international events. He earned a bronze medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, competing in the men's Greco-Roman 66 kg category. This Olympic achievement cemented his status as a top-tier athlete in his sport. Earlier in the same year, he also won a bronze medal at the 2016 European Wrestling Championships held in Riga, where he competed in the 66 kg category.

Shmagi Bolkvadze (left) competing against Omid Norouzi at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Shmagi Bolkvadze (left) competing against Omid Norouzi at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

2.2. European Games and Championships (2018-2022)

Following his success in 2016, Bolkvadze continued to achieve strong results at the European Games and European Wrestling Championships in subsequent years. In 2018, he secured a silver medal at the 2018 European Wrestling Championships in Kaspiysk, competing in the 67 kg weight class. The following year, 2019, saw him win another silver medal at the 2019 European Games held in Minsk, again in the 67 kg category.

His most significant achievement during this period came in 2021 when he won a gold medal at the 2021 European Wrestling Championships in Warsaw, competing in the 72 kg category. He added another medal to his collection in 2022, earning a silver medal at the 2022 European Wrestling Championships in Budapest, also in the 72 kg category.