At the 2024 cadet Europeans he climbed a step higher, winning silver. He lost to Parchiev (IJF) in the final. In Lima he met Parchiev again, this time in a world final and he was ready.
“First of all, at the Europeans I was under the influence of my emotions. I was very confident that no-one could beat me but that final contest didn’t go the way I wanted. Maybe it was down to my lack of emotional control and maybe I was too confident, thinking I was better than him. I didn’t analyse him as I should have. So, I prepared for this worlds very specifically, especially after the loss at the Europeans; I wanted to not repeat my mistake."
"In Lima I was feeling like I could be the world cadet champion. I had this feeling from when I woke up but this time I was in control. I was more calm and controlled because I knew my opponent was such a strong opponent. I’m thankful that today I was better and I was able to become the world cadet champion."
"To be a cadet champion is the beginning of something and not the end. It’s the highest level in cadets and I reached it and so now, with more passion, I must make the change to juniors and take the same steps to reach the top of juniors next. I’m ready to work towards the next level and I must be especially ready to do the physical preparation needed. I will do my best for the same result in juniors during the next 3 years.
I want to accelerate and although it won’t be easy, I must work hard on myself to meet this goal in my first junior year. With help and support and work anything can happen. Most importantly, this is the process: cadets and then juniors and into seniors to achieve the biggest targets.”
Giorgi Givishvili is progressing and on day 2 in Lima he became cadet world champion, having applied the judo values, self-control and respect, in his training and in competition. Congratulations to him and to the Georgian cadet team.