Georgia
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Team GEO
Georgia at the Invictus Games
The Georgian Armed Forces were established in 1991 after their independence was declared and consists of approximately 37,000 active personnel.. They have been participating in international peacekeeping missions ever since, joining the US-led coalition forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force operation in Afghanistan. They have been a part of the Invictus community since the inaugural Games of London 2014 and continue to play an active role in the Invictus community.
Participating in the Invictus Games means a lot because it makes all the stress and pain that I suffered go away.
Tristan Chitidze Orlando 2016 and The Hague 2020 Competitor
Team GEO
- Competed at 7 Games
- 111 Total Competitors
“My participation in the Invictus Games gives me the opportunity to show myself and the public that the story of my life is not over yet.”
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Meet the Nations - Georgia
Georgian Competitors
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Temuri Daidani
Temuri Dadiani served in the Georgian Armed Forces before sustaining life changing combat injuries while deployed to Afghanistan in 2011. During his rehabilitation, he discovered sport as a powerful part of his recovery, helping him rebuild his physical strength, mental resilience and confidence for the future.
"Sport gave me purpose, discipline, and confidence again," Temuri said. "It helped rebuild both my physical strength and mental resilience, reminding me that recovery is not the end of the journey but the beginning of a new chapter."
His dedication to sport saw him represent Georgia in Para Nordic skiing at the PyeongChang 2018 and Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games. While competing at the highest level, Temuri continued to focus on his personal recovery, recognising that sport was about far more than results. It had become a way to challenge himself, build resilience and create a new sense of purpose.
That journey led him to the Invictus Community and the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, where he competed at the first ever winter hybrid edition of the Games. The experience became a defining moment in his recovery and he won a gold medal in cross country skiing while representing Georgia.
"The Invictus Games symbolized hope, courage, and transformation," Temuri said. "It showed me that despite injury, I could still compete, grow, and represent something bigger than myself."
He also credits the Invictus Community with giving him a lasting sense of belonging. "Because of the Invictus Community I can belong."
Building on that experience, Temuri went on to represent Georgia once again at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics. Today, he continues to inspire others by demonstrating that recovery is an ongoing journey and encouraging fellow wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans to discover the life changing power of sport.
The Invictus Games symbolized hope, courage, and transformation. It showed me that despite injury, I could still compete, grow, and represent something bigger than myself."
Wants to inspire others to take their "first steps" in recovery
Holds a Guinness World Record for Push-Ups
Enjoys Windsurfing, Rock climbing, and Horse riding
3x Paralympic Athlete - PyeongChang 2018, Beijing 2022, and Milano Cortina 2026
Nominated for an Invictus Spirit Award
Guram Chimakhidze
Guram Chimakhidze served as a Corporal in the Georgian Armed Forces and was unfortunately injured while serving on a Peacekeeping Mission in Afghanistan (ISAF).
Guram was just 23-years-old when he received serious injuries, multiple wounds and the lose of both lower legs to amputation.
During his recovery, Guram discovered the rehabilitative power of sport and is now an avid wheelchair basketball player and was part of the team that won first place at the Marine Corps Trials in 2019.
He was selected to be part of the Georgian Team for the Invictus Games The Hague 2020 and found his experience at the Games to be "unforgettable".
Guram will return for the Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023 and is excited to compete alongside and meet competitors from all the other nations.
It was an unforgettable experience to be acquainted with warriors from different countries and these moments once again proved that possibilities have no boundaries."
Invictus Games The Hague 2020
Archery, Powerlifting, Sitting Volleyball, and Wheelchair Basketball
Has been chosen as part of Team Georgia for the Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023
Joined the Georgian Defence Forces in 2011
Works at the Cyber Security Department
Pushing the boundaries
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Ministry of Defence of Georgia
The Invictus Games allows me to not only connect with other military personnel, but with other parts of my cultural identity.
Grigoli Minagorashvili The Hague 2020 Competitor
