Irakli Kobakhidze met with the President of the International Paralympic Committee

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze met with International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons. Within the framework of the meeting, attention was focused on the 2026 IBSA Judo World Championships, during which Georgia will receive a record number of participants. 1TV+3

According to the Government Administration, the meeting noted Georgia's experience in organizing international para-sport events. The Prime Minister thanked Andrew Parsons for the cooperation and emphasized the importance of the support of the International Paralympic Committee. 1TV+3

The parties discussed the steps taken in the direction of the development of the Paralympic movement. It was noted that the annual budget of the Paralympic Committee has increased, and the awards established for para-athletes have been equalized with the awards of Olympic athletes. 1TV+3

The meeting was attended by Minister of Sport Shalva Gogoladze, President of the Paralympic Committee and Chairman of the Parliament's Human Rights and Civil Integration Committee Rati Ionatamishvili, Head of the Government Administration Levan Zhorzholiani, and Vice President of the Paralympic Committee Shalva Maisuradze. 1TV+3