Vakhtang Balavadze
Georgian wrestler (1927–2018)
ვახტანგ მიხეილის ძე ბალავაძე
- Born
- 20 November 1927, Samtredia
- Died
- 25 July 2018, Tbilisi
- Citizenship
- Georgia, Soviet Union
- Sport
- sambo, freestyle wrestling
- Occupation
- amateur wrestler, athlete
- Weight
- 73 kg (161 lb)
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | 1956 | |
| 1960 Summer Olympics | 1960 |
Awards and honours
- Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR
- Merited Coach of the USSR
- Order of Friendship of Peoples
- Order of the Badge of Honour
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q1688324 (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
Last posts
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- Best Wooden Naginata for Practice and How to Choose Yours
- Choosing a Keikogi for Hakama Compatibility and Performance
- What Size Hakama Should I Order for Proper Fit
- Best Aikido Hakama for Beginners Choosing Your First Pair
- Kendo Bogu Costs and Timing Your First Purchase