Ambassador’s Commendation Ceremony of Mr. Shota Khabareli
2024/9/19
On September 18, at the Ambassador’s official residence, Ambassador Ishizuka presented the Ambassador’s Commendation Award to the MP Mr. Shota Khabareli, Former Judoka, and current member of the Japan-Georgia Parliamentary friendship group.
Mr. Khabareli was active as a Judoka for over 15 years and has devoted himself to the development of young Judoka in Georgia as the Vice President of the Georgian Judo Federation. At the Paris Olympics, which opened in July 2024, the athletes that Mr. Khabareli coached during his tenure as a Head Coach, became coaches themselves and produced gold medalists, making a significant contribution to the development of the next generation.
On this day, Ambassador Ishizuka presented Mr. Khabareli with a certificate of commendation in recognition of his achievement in promoting friendship and goodwill between Japan and Georgia through Judo. Ambassador of France, H.E. Ms. Sheraz Gasri, as a guest of honor and representative of the host country of the Paris Olympics, also congratulated Mr. Khabareli. Ambassador Ishizuka also exchanged views with the medalists who attended the ceremony.
※The Japanese Ambassador/Consul-General stationed in each country or region confers this award on individuals or organizations that have contributed to the promotion of mutual understanding and friendship between Japan and their respective countries or regions.
Mr. Khabareli was active as a Judoka for over 15 years and has devoted himself to the development of young Judoka in Georgia as the Vice President of the Georgian Judo Federation. At the Paris Olympics, which opened in July 2024, the athletes that Mr. Khabareli coached during his tenure as a Head Coach, became coaches themselves and produced gold medalists, making a significant contribution to the development of the next generation.
On this day, Ambassador Ishizuka presented Mr. Khabareli with a certificate of commendation in recognition of his achievement in promoting friendship and goodwill between Japan and Georgia through Judo. Ambassador of France, H.E. Ms. Sheraz Gasri, as a guest of honor and representative of the host country of the Paris Olympics, also congratulated Mr. Khabareli. Ambassador Ishizuka also exchanged views with the medalists who attended the ceremony.
※The Japanese Ambassador/Consul-General stationed in each country or region confers this award on individuals or organizations that have contributed to the promotion of mutual understanding and friendship between Japan and their respective countries or regions.
