Archive · 24 Jun 2025
Olympic Wrestling Coach Vladimir Mestvirishvili Passes Away
Vladimir Mestvirishvili, a famous wrestling coach, has died.
He moved to India in 2003 and helped Indian wrestlers win medals at the Olympics.
He taught wrestlers like Sushil Kumar, Yogeshwar Dutt, Bajrang Punia, and Ravi Dahiya how to wrestle and win.
He was known for blending old wrestling styles with new techniques, which helped India become a strong team in the sport.
Vladimir Mestvirishvili, a Georgian wrestling coach, has passed away due to age-related illness.
He was the architect of India’s wrestling resurgence, coaching multiple Olympic medalists.
Mestvirishvili took charge of Indian wrestling in 2003 after a decade with the Georgian team.
He trained wrestlers such as Sushil Kumar, Yogeshwar Dutt, Bajrang Punia, and Ravi Dahiya.
He blended traditional Indian wrestling with modern techniques.
- Who
- Vladimir Mestvirishvili, a Georgian wrestling coach
- What
- Legendary wrestling coach Vladimir Mestvirishvili passed away.
- When
- Not explicitly mentioned, but after his tenure with the Indian team in 2017.
- Where
- Haryana and New Delhi, India
- Why
- Due to age-related illness.
Appreciation
Appreciation
Tribute
Appreciation
Wrestlers paid tribute to Mestvirishvili, highlighting his dedication to Indian wrestling.
Appreciation
No opposing viewpoint mentioned.
- Nationality
- Georgian
- Coached in India
- From 2003
- Coached
- Sushil Kumar, Yogeshwar Dutt, Bajrang Punia, Ravi Dahiya, Deepak Punia
- Known for
- Blending traditional and modern wrestling techniques
- Team Role
- National team coach
- Death Cause
- Age-related illness
