Zviadauri arrested on suspicion of murder

The ex-athlete Zurab Speakers, noted for obtaining several medals in judo, was arrested on August 17, 2021, accused of being one of the suspects who caused a triple murder, allegedly the consequence of a family quarrel.

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The Ministry of the Interior of Georgia reported that Zviadauri will be processed along with another person, through the respective investigation, to clarify the events that occurred last Monday, which ended the lives of three people. If convicted, the former judoka could face a jail term of up to 15 years.

Zurab He is remembered for being the first Georgia athlete to award his country a gold medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics, performing in 90 kg judo. Years ago, he also obtained silver medals in the 2001 and 2003 editions of the World Championship and a bronze medal in the 2002 European Championship.

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