Zebeda Rekhviashvili (73kg), member of the Georgian judo team, beat Musa Mogushkov of Russia by ippon in repechage semifinal of European Championship which is underway in Budapest. The Georgian is one victory away from Top 3.

Rekhviashvili will wrestle against loser between Nugzar Tatalashvili and Dirk van Tichelt of Belgium.

Otar Maglakelidze