The President of Georgia Salome Zourabichvili awarded Georgian chess Grandmaster and chess legend Nona Gaprindashvili with the Order of King Tamar in a ceremony held at the Chess Palace.
The award was given to Gaprindashvili in recognition of her outstanding sports achievements, her tireless efforts to raise awareness of Georgia, and her contributions to promoting a positive attitude towards Georgia.
“MRS, Nona, you are a great example of seeking greater success in life. A great example of how to represent your country in both the outside and inside worlds,” the President noted.