At the ongoing European Judo Championships in Podgorica, Montenegro, reigning world champion Giorgi Sardalashvili (60 kg) delivered a stellar performance to claim the gold medal.

Sardalashvili secured victory in a dramatic final match against Ayub Bliev, who competed under the International Judo Federation (IJF) flag. The Georgian judoka clinched the win with a decisive Yuko in extra time, earning Georgia its first medal of the tournament.

Meanwhile, the rest of the Georgian delegation faced a tough outing. Vazha Margvelashvili and Temur Nozadze (both 66 kg), along with Julieta Rodonaia (48 kg), were eliminated in the early rounds and left the competition without medals.

The Georgian Public Broadcaster’s First Channel will continue to provide live coverage of the championship’s final block.