Nugzari Tsurtsumia

Georgian sport wrestler (1997–2024) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Nugzari Tsurtsumia (Georgian: ნუგზარი წურწუმია; 25 February 1997 – 3 July 2024) was a Georgian Greco-Roman wrestler who competed in the 55 kg category.[1] After winning numerous medals at various international tournaments, Tsurtsumia became a world champion at the 2019 World Wrestling Championships in Nursultan, Kazakhstan.[2]

Born(1997-02-25)25 February 1997
Died3 July 2024(2024-07-03) (aged 27)
Khobi, Georgia
Height160 cm (5 ft 3 in)
Weight55 kg (121 lb)
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Nugzari Tsurtsumia
ნუგზარი წურწუმია
Tsurtsumia in 2021
Personal information
Born(1997-02-25)25 February 1997
Died3 July 2024(2024-07-03) (aged 27)
Khobi, Georgia
Height160 cm (5 ft 3 in)
Weight55 kg (121 lb)
Sport
SportWrestling
Event
Greco-Roman
Coached byBukia Bakuri
Medal record
Representing  Georgia
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2019 Nur-Sultan55 kg
Silver medal – second place2022 Belgrade55 kg
Silver medal – second place2023 Belgrade55 kg
Bronze medal – third place2018 Budapest55 kg
Bronze medal – third place2021 Oslo55 kg
European Championships
Silver medal – second place2022 Budapest55 kg
Bronze medal – third place2018 Kaspiysk55 kg
Bronze medal – third place2020 Rome55 kg
Bronze medal – third place2023 Zagreb55 kg
Representing All-World Team
World Cup
Bronze medal – third place2022 BakuTeam
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Death

Tsurtsumia died by suicide in July 2024, at the age of 27.[3][4] His body was found on 3 July 2024 in his home in Khobi. His death came after he had lost his father, brother, and mother during the past six months.[5]

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