Levan was able to pay more time for the World Championship preparation than the last time preparation for the European Championships. This fact was reflected in his results:

"My preparing process for the World Championship was very intense. I was strongly motivated in the preparation, as really wanted to win this championship on both hands. I fought without injuries, but my back ached. Anyway, I was happy with my shape and result. After the final, I disturbed an old injury, but I think it’s nothing serious".

After the European Championship-everybody was talking about Arif Ertem, who was the first that time, but then the draw didn’t allow to meet him with Levan. This time they met in the semi-finals:

"Arif is very strong contender. His advantage is that he’s fast developing as an athlete. We fought with him at the last world championships, where I beat him. I think he doesn’t feel good pulling with me, so I won this time".

There were many bright fights on the championship, but the most memorable for Levan was his final fight with Gennady Kvikvinia, who is his toughest rival and good friend:

"I remember my fight in the final with my friend – Gennady, this fight I will remember for a long time.

I knew what to expect from him, but still, he outsmarted me a little. Physically, I was a little stronger, but thanks to good skills, he beat me".

Arm wrestling is an individual sport, but the command component is important too. Georgian national team came to the championship with the aim that they have achieved:

"Our team had one main goal: to win the team award in the senior men's category, both as at the European Championships. And together we made it. I think Rezo Lutidze had unfair results; he had no luck with the decisions of the referees. He lost his fights by fouls. He is a very strong athlete and had to become a world champion. The rest of the sportsmen were very well and made their contribution to the team's victory. This year at the team score we won Europeans and worlds! I think this is a historical event for us".

And of course, all of us are interested in the question about Levan’s participation at Zloty Tur. Here we have disappointing news:

"We had planned to go with the guys the the Zloty Tur. Gennady, Rezo, a few guys from the light categories and me. But after the Worlds my back aches very much, and I can not train at all. So I miss Zloty Tur, and I will be rooting for our guys".

We wish Levan a speedy recovery and we will look to his future performances. Stay with us and stay tuned!