“I’m Georgian!” - Adam Okruashvili’s prideful gesture after winning gold in judo

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29 June, 2015

Georgia can now boast a second gold medal at European Games currently ongoing in Baku. It was won by a heavyweight judoka Adam Okruashvili, who defeated his Israeli counterpart Ori Sasson in the finals.

Upon being declared winner, Adam thumped his chest several times with an open palm, precisely where the Georgian flag was located on his kimono. The foreign sports commentator interpreted this gesture as “I’m Georgian! What do you think about th

at?!”

Georgian delegation has accumulated 15 medals at European Games so far – 2 gold, 5 silver and 8 bronze.

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