VAKHTANG
LOLUA
GRECO-ROMAN WRESTLING | GEORGIA
Born May 10, 2007. The youngest world champion in Greco-Roman wrestling, representing Georgia with explosive power and technical mastery.
THE STORY
"The struggle defines the victory."
Beyond the Mat
Vakhtang Lolua began wrestling at a young age in Georgia. He achieved his first international success at the 2024 U17 World Wrestling Championships with a silver medal in the 60kg category.
In September 2025, Lolua represented Georgia at the World Wrestling Championships in Zagreb, defeating China's Shi Huoying 9-1, Romania's Denis Mihai 3-2, tying Turkey's Muhammet Emin Cakir 2-2 (advancing on criteria), and beating Iran's Payam Ahmadi 9-7 in the final to capture the world title.
Champion Mindset
Focus, discipline, and mental toughness forged through years of training.
Global Competitor
Competing and winning across Europe, Asia, and the world stage.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Career Timeline
From youth champion to the pinnacle of world wrestling.
World Wrestling Championships
Zagreb, Croatia
Defeated Iran's Payam Ahmadi 9-7 in the final. Technical superiority over China 9-1 in R1, won 3-2 vs Romania in QF, advanced vs Turkey on criteria in SF.
European Wrestling Championships
Bratislava, Slovakia
Defeated Armenia's Manvel Khachatryan 8-1 in the bronze medal match after losing to Azerbaijan's Eldaniz Azizli in the quarterfinals.
European U20 Championships
Caorle, Italy
Bronze medal in the 60kg weight class at the European U20 Wrestling Championships.
Grand Prix International
Tirana, Albania
Silver medal at the International Grand Prix tournament.
U17 World Wrestling Championships
Amman, Jordan
Silver medal in the 60kg category at the U17 World Wrestling Championships.
European U17 Championships
Bucharest, Romania
Gold medal at the European U17 Championships in the 48kg category.
MEDIA