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If you are creative, have interesting ideas, and want to make student life more active, engaging, and diverse — this opportunity is for you!
You can become a part of the changes at the university and contribute to the development of student life.
March 12 – March 23
Documents must be submitted to the Dean’s Office of your faculty:
- ✔️ Application
- ✔️ List of 5 supporting students (with signatures)
- ✔️ Certificate of student status
- ✔️ Copy of ID
📅 March 30
⏰ 13:00 – 16:00
📍 76b Vazha-Pshavela Ave.
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]]>🎓 This opportunity is for you — become a Bank of Georgia scholar!
Bank of Georgia continues to support young people and is launching a new stage of scholarships for students. This is an excellent opportunity for your knowledge and dedication to be recognized — receive a scholarship and take the first step toward success!
📅 Applications will be accepted until: November 30
🔗 Register at:
bankofgeorgia.ge/student-space
If you are academically successful, motivated, and want your efforts to be acknowledged — this opportunity is exactly for you!
💡 Recommended by the Georgian State University of Sport
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]]>The International Scientific Journal “Innovations in Sport Science and Healthcare” announces the call for papers.
Papers are accepted in Georgian and English, in accordance with the journal’s editorial requirements. See the article guidelines at: https://sportuni.ge/sametsniero-zhurnali/statiis-tekhnikuri-parame/
The goal of the journal is to establish a scientific platform oriented toward international standards, which will play an important role both in Georgia and in the international context in promoting the development of sport science.
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]]>Most scholars consider the official beginning of the ancient Olympic Games to be 776 BC, when the name of the winning athlete was first recorded – Corybos of Elis, who won a single stage of running.
The ancient Greek Olympic Games were held in Olympia, at the foot of Mount Cronus, in the valley of the Alpheios River, on the Peloponnese Peninsula. The central part of Olympia was the sacred plain – Altis, where a large complex of the main cult and sports buildings was located: the palaestra, gymnasium, stadium, hippodrome, baths, residential and auxiliary infrastructure.
The games were dedicated to the supreme deity of the gods, Zeus, and their holding was an integral part of religious rituals. The Temple of Zeus was built in Olympia, which housed the grandiose statue of Zeus created by Phidias – one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
The competitions were accompanied by ritual sacrifices, ceremonial processions, and prayers. Of particular importance were ascetic training and the oath to Zeus, which provided ethical and religious regulation of the athletes’ behavior.
The most important institutional achievement of the Olympic Games was the “sacred truce” or ekecheiria. According to legend, this tradition was established by a treaty between the Elis king Iphites and the Spartan legislator Lycurgus. The historian Pausanias confirms (Pausanias. (1918, Miller, 2004)) that the text of this treaty was engraved on a copper disk and kept in Olympia.
The declaration of the “Holy Truce” meant a temporary cessation of military operations and the inviolability of the roads leading to Olympia. It was a legal and social projection of a religious norm that ensured the continuity and pantheon of the games.
The ancient Olympic Games were held every four years in the same arena for 1,170 years. This four-year period became known as the “Olympiad” and even became part of the calendar system.
The criteria for participation in the Olympics were strictly regulated: only free Greek men were allowed to participate in the games. Women were forbidden to participate or even attend the stadium.
In the ancient Olympics, there were no second or third places, only one winner. His reward was the sacred olive branch, which symbolized honor and glory.
The Ancient Olympic Games were held 293 times from 776 BC to 394 AD, which can be considered an unprecedented event in the cultural history of mankind.
Conclusion. The ancient Olympic Games were a unique socio-cultural and religious phenomenon that defined the identity and value system of the Hellenic world.
The tradition of the “sacred truce” and the principle of fair competition remain a fundamental part of the cultural heritage of humanity and confirm the unifying potential of sport.
The study of the ancient Olympic Games is not only of historical importance, but also allows us to understand the deep philosophical and cultural foundations of the modern Olympic movement.
Guram Dzagania
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]]>Associate Professor Seyed Houtan Shahidi Continues Week-Long Visit at the Georgian State University of Sport
Within the framework of the Erasmus+ program, the Georgian State University of Sport continues to host Associate Professor Seyed Houtan Shahidi, Ph.D. in Physiology, from Istanbul Gedik University, for a week-long working visit.
As part of the visit, on February 4th, Professor Shahidi delivered a lecture at the university regarding “Training assessment, performance testing, and evidence-based training prescription”. During the session, he shared his research findings and discussed modern evidence-based approaches in sports science with the faculty and students. The students expressed significant interest in such activities, and the second part of the meeting proceeded in a Q&A format. Furthermore, the students took the initiative to request more meetings in this format with international guests.
The Professor has already held an official meeting with the university leadership to discuss the strengthening of academic and institutional cooperation. Professor Shahidi serves as the Head of the Sports Performance Laboratory and Coordinator of Research Development at Istanbul Gedik University. This visit aims to further enhance the partnership between the two institutions in the field of research and professional development.
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]]>High-Level FIEPS Delegation Visits the Georgian State University of Sport
On February 2-3, 2026, the Georgian State University of Sport hosted a high-level working visit from the International Federation of Physical Education and Sport (FIEPS), represented by Mr. Dario Novak and Mr. Branislav Antala.
A primary milestone of the visit was the official opening of the FIEPS National Office in Georgia, established at the Georgian State University of Sport. This new office marks a significant step in strengthening the country’s role within the international sports science community and serves as a strategic hub for future collaboration.
During the working sessions, leadership from both the University and FIEPS finalized plans for Georgia to serve as the host nation for the 2028 FIEPS World Congress. This global-scale event will bring together international experts, researchers, and educators to discuss the future of physical education and sports science.
The Georgian State University of Sport is now actively engaged in the organizational and preparatory phases to ensure the success of this prestigious world-class forum.
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]]>STUDFEST 2025 — A Festival Created for Students
A stage built for student talent — uniting performers from across the country.
If you love Georgian folk dance, singing, or modern choreography — this is your chance! Show your skills, demonstrate your talent and become part of STUDFEST 2025.
To register, please contact: karsporkul@sportuni.ge
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