Background
Kartoziia, Givi was born on March 29, 1929 in a Georgian village.
Kartoziia, Givi was born on March 29, 1929 in a Georgian village.
Graduated from the Georgian Institute of Physical Culture, 1957, and from Tbilisi University, 1963, in economics.
Honoured Master ofSports(wrestling), 1953. From 1955, with Tbilisi Burevestnik. Works as an economist and sports instructor.
USSR champion, 195255. World champion, 1953, 1955, 1958. Olympic champion, 1956.
Bronze medal, 1960.