Georgia at the 2010 Winter Olympics | |
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IOC code | GEO |
NOC | Georgian National Olympic Committee |
Website | www |
in Vancouver | |
Competitors | 8 in 3 sports |
Flag bearer | Iason Abramashvili (Opening) Elene Gedevanishvili (Closing) |
Medals |
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Winter Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
Soviet Union (1956–1988) |
Georgia participated in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It marked the fifth time since gaining independence that Georgia sent a delegation, though it had previously competed since 1952 as a member of the Soviet Union. Eight athletes competed in three sports, with none of them winning a medal. On the day of the opening ceremony, Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili died in an accident while practicing for the games.[1]