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This is the official flag carried into the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games by Georgia’s flag bearer and shooter, Nino Salukvadze, during the Parade of Athletes. Capturing the unique atmosphere and tradition of the Opening Ceremony, this flag symbolizes Georgia’s profound pride in their athletes and entire nation during the London 2012 Olympic Games. This authentic piece of Olympic memorabilia is a must-have for any sports fan or collector seeking to bring home a cherished slice of Olympic history. Rest assured, this unique asset will be accompanied by an Official Sporting Memorabilia hologram and Certificate of Authenticity.

Nino Salukvadze, a Georgian sports shooter, was born on February 1, 1969, in Tbilisi. A six-time Olympian, she has achieved podium success on three occasions. At just 19 years old, representing the Soviet Union at the 1988 Summer Olympics, she clinched gold in the women’s 25-meter sporting pistol competition and silver in the women’s 10-meter air pistol event. In a remarkable display of sportsmanship and unity, during the 2008 Summer Olympics, amid conflict between Georgia and Russia, Salukvadze, representing Georgia, and Russian shooter Natalia Paderina, shared a podium moment after Salukvadze won bronze and Paderina secured silver. Their gesture of solidarity, marked by a kiss, resonated globally, as they called for an end to the hostilities between their respective nations.