Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Tariel Khechikashvili today awarded Vakhtang and Nino Salukvadze: they were given the title of Knight of sport and special medals were awarded. Seven-time Olympian and owner of medals on three occasions Nino Salukvadze and her father, at the same time coach Vakhtang Salukvadze, were awarded in the Georgian Sports Museum.
“I am honored that I award Ms. Nino and Mr. Vakhtang. Nino Salukvadze became Olympic champion under the leadership of her father. Nino will take part in the eighth Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. There are only 6 person, who have participated in eight Olympics. I would like to wish Ms. Nino success. Also, I congratulate Mr. Vakhtang his 85th anniversary and wish him long life and health”, - said Tariel Khechikashvili.
In 1988, in Seoul, Nino Salukvadze won a gold medal in the women’s 25-metre sporting pistol competition and silver in the women’s 10-metre air pistol competition. In 1998-99 she was named as the best sportswoman of the year. She was awarded Order of Vakhtang Gorgasali second and third degree. She is 7-time world champion, 9-time Super Cup winner and 5-time best sportswoman of Europe.
