In Vigo there are registered 23 Georgians, 12 men and 11 women. And four of them, 17% of the total, are part of the same family, the Sekhniashvili. Young Giorgi, 16 years old, is the eldest of the two brothers and, in addition to being a promising judoka, one of the national sports of his country, he also played soccer until he was 11 years old. Curiously, in Georgia he spent more years in the sport of football and in Galicia focused on the tatamis, the complete opposite of the sporting logic of their countries.
The young athlete arrived in the city when he was 10 years old and is the sixth to be on the shores of the Atlantic. Despite this, he admits that tomorrow at 9:00 p.m. “I’m going with Georgia. Although I am very fond of Spain because it gave me everything, my roots are from Georgia and I go with them to the fullest,” she explains. And, curiously, he does it from his country of origin because he is on vacation. Just in time to see what the atmosphere of this Euro Cup is like: “Everything is being experienced in a pretty crazy way. How is a small country, everything is celebrated a lot. Furthermore, it is the first time they are in a Euro Cup and they are doing very well. There is a lot of celebration and, after each game, they come out with their cars honking and celebrating. And, when they score a goal, you can hear the screams from the street, it’s something incredible.”
In everyday conversations, the historic moment of the Georgian team is palpable. “Before the match against Portugal, I was confident, but there were many who were not. I am proud that they were able to beat him “It is a great team,” he sums up. More and more flags are being seen on the streets every day because “some are hanging in houses and in the city centre there are more and more flags and posters every day,” he describes.
It is football fever that will reach its peak tomorrow. Giorgi Sekhniashvili He plans to watch the game with his family and friends. Being in Georgia “I can watch the games on television, they all show them”, but it was more difficult for him to follow them when he was in Vigo: “I had to use the Internet and some Telegram channels.”
Within his own colors, the young man also analyzes. Friends ask him these days because “as I live in Spain they question me If they are so good, “Who is the best…”, he describes. And, despite the difficulties, he clarifies that “Georgia is a rather difficult team. Although Spain has quite a few stars and a lot of experience, I do think that Georgia can give them a scare”, he sums up. It is his experience.
On a few days off to see family and friends in his native country, Giorgi Sekhniashvili, He explains that “rugby and judo are the main sports here. They have many Olympic and world champions, which is very praiseworthy for a country of four million people.” However, he also points out that “football has gained a lot of presence since Kvaratskhelia has been with Napoli and with the Euro Cup it will gain even more.”
Before settling in Vigo, The young man went through football in his country. “Especially in 8-a-side football. There are good teams that have fields that are good, but there are others that are worse. Above all, they are made of natural or artificial grass, there is hardly any dirt,” he describes. In fact, the main difference is between the capital and “the countryside of the towns.” Of course, the country is growing and facilities are improving rapidly.
And, in Spain, curiously, Giorgi left the ball sport and focused on judo, which he practiced, although little, in his country of origin. He already had some success merit result in the cadet category and her younger sister Mariami continues her path in Galicia Sur of Carlos Garabatos. Perhaps, perhaps, it is the way to stay connected to her roots that are so missed for a long time. And, luckily, in her case they come back to life with each holiday trip like the current one. Distance does not erase the love for one’s roots.
2024-06-29 08:29:14
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