Georgia_at_the_2014_Winter_Olympics

Georgia at the 2014 Winter Olympics

Georgia at the 2014 Winter Olympics

Sporting event delegation

Georgia competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia from 7-23 February 2014. The Georgian team consisted of four athletes in two sports.[4] The team also sent seven officials.[5] Georgia's government only decided to send athletes and coaches but no government officials due to the breakup in relations with Russia in the aftermath of the August 2008 war.[4]

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Flagbearer

Originally figure skater Elene Gedevanishvili was supposed to be the flagbearer.[6] However, because of training schedules, Gedevanishvili was scheduled to arrive after the opening ceremony. Therefore, alpine skier Nino Tsiklauri was selected to replace her.[1]

Alpine skiing

Main article: Alpine skiing at the 2014 Winter Olympics

According to the quota allocation released on January 20, 2014, Georgia qualified three athletes.[7]

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Figure skating

Main article: Figure skating at the 2014 Winter Olympics

Georgia achieved the following quota places:[8]

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References

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    Kirtzkhalia, Nana (21 January 2014). "Georgia to be represented by delegation of 19 people at Sochi 2014 Olympics". www.en.trend.az/. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
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    "Sochi 2014 Opening Ceremony - Flagbearers" (PDF). olympic.org. Sochi 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee. 7 February 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  3. [3]
    "Sochi 2014 Closing Ceremony - Flagbearers" (PDF). The International Olympic Committee (IOC). February 23, 2014. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
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    "Georgia to not send officials, only athletes to Sochi Olympics". Democracy & Freedom Watch. 7 December 2013. Retrieved 19 January 2014.
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    "Georgia to send 19-member squad to Sochi for winter Olympics". china.org.cn. 21 January 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
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    "Georgian Flag bearer for Winter Olympics named". www.agenda.ge. 15 January 2014. Retrieved 19 January 2014.
  7. [7]
    "Summary of Quota allocation as per 20.01.2014" (PDF). www.fis-ski.com. FIS. 20 January 2014r. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
  8. [8]
    "Elene Gedevanishvili obtains license for Sochi Olympic Games 2014". Georgian News TV. 28 September 2013. Retrieved 19 January 2014.
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