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Shota Chochishvili

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Shota Chochishvili
Personal information
Full nameShota Samsonovich Chochishvili
Born(1950-07-10)10 July 1950
Ghvlevi, Kareli, Georgian SSR, Soviet Union
Died27 August 2009(2009-08-27) (aged 59)
Gori, Georgia
OccupationJudoka
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight110 kg (243 lb)
Ring name(s)Shota Chochishvili
Billed fromGhvlevi, Georgia
Debut24 April 1989
Retired31 December 1989
Sport
CountrySoviet Union
SportJudo
Weight class‍–‍93 kg, Open
ClubBurevestnik Gori
Achievements and titles
Olympic GamesGold (1972)
World Champ.Bronze (1975)
European Champ.Silver (1973, 1974, 1975)
Medal record
Men's judo
Representing  Soviet Union
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1972 Munich ‍–‍93 kg
Bronze medal – third place 1976 Montreal Open
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1975 Vienna Open
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 1973 Madrid Open
Silver medal – second place 1974 London Open
Silver medal – second place 1975 Lyon Open
Silver medal – second place 1976 Kiev Men's team
Bronze medal – third place 1977 Ludwigshafen Open
Profile at external databases
IJF54445
JudoInside.com5775
Updated on 21 June 2023

Shota Samsonovich Chochishvili (Georgian: შოთა ჩოჩიშვილი, Russian: Шота Самсонович Чочишвили; 10 July 1950 – 27 August 2009) was a Georgian professional wrestler and judoka.

Judo career

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Between 1972 and 1977, Chochishvili won one gold, four silver and three bronze medals at the Olympics and world and European championships, including an Olympic gold medal in 1972.[1][2]

Professional wrestling career

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New Japan Pro-Wrestling (1989)

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In 1989, Chochishvili briefly competed in the Japanese New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) promotion. On 24 April at NJPW's inaugural Tokyo Dome event called Battle Satellite in Tokyo Dome, Chochishvili competed in a match against NJPW founder Antonio Inoki, defeating him by knockout to win the WWF World Martial Arts Heavyweight Championship.[1] On 25 May, Chochishvili defended the title against Inoki, but was unsuccessful with Inoki winning the match and championship by submission. On New Year's Eve 1989, he was involved in the first wrestling event held in the USSR hosted by NJPW in Moscow. In the tag team match main event, Chochishvili teamed with Inoki to defeat former Olympic wrestlers Masa Saito and Brad Rheingans.

Personal life

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In retirement Chochishvili worked as a judo coach; he also served as vice-president of the Georgian Olympic Committee and of the Georgian Judo Federation. His son Ramaz became an international judoka and competed for Ukraine.[1] In 2003, Chochishvili had a heart surgery and was diagnosed with cancer. From 2004–2008, he underwent chemotherapy, but died from leukemia in 2009, aged 59.[2]

Championships and accomplishments

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Shota Chochishvili. Sports-Reference.com
  2. ^ a b Shota Chochishvili JudoInside.com
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