| Georgia at the 2019 World Beach Games | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | GEO |
| in Doha, Qatar 12 October 2019 – 16 October 2019 | |
| Medals Ranked 7th |
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Georgia competed at the inaugural World Beach Games in Doha, Qatar from 12 to 16 October 2019. In total, athletes representing Georgia won two gold medals, one silver medal and one bronze medal. [1] The country finished in 7th place in the medal table. [1]
| Medals by sport | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport |  |  |  | Total |
| Beach wrestling | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levan Kelekhsashvili | Beach wrestling | Men's 70 kg |
| Davit Khutsishvili | Beach wrestling | Men's 80 kg |
| Dato Marsagishvili | Beach wrestling | Men's 90 kg |
| Mamuka Kordzaia | Beach wrestling | Men's +90 kg |
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