Salukvadze's Unprecedented 10th Olympic Journey: A Farewell Fueled by Her Father's Final Wish

Nino Salukvadze, a legendary shooter from Georgia, is competing in her 10th consecutive Summer Olympics at the age of 55. Inspired by her late father's last wish, Salukvadze aims to promote gender equality while facing challenges such as problems with her right eye. She will compete in the 25m pistol event alongside India's Manu Bhaker.

Nino Salukvadze, the veteran shooter from Georgia, is set to make history by competing in her 10th consecutive Summer Olympics, driven by her late father's last wish. The 55-year-old, who has already won three Olympic medals, carries her nation's flag and a legacy that spans four decades.

Salukvadze's remarkable career began with a gold and silver in the 1988 Seoul Games, representing the USSR, and continued with a bronze for Georgia in 2008. Despite battling an eye condition, she persists to honor her father's memory and advocate for gender equality in sports.

She remains a role model and an ambassador for global sports, famously marking her sportsmanship with a friendly gesture to a Russian competitor during the Beijing Games. As she prepares for her final Olympic appearance in the 25m pistol event on Friday, she stands alongside rising star Manu Bhaker from India.

(With inputs from agencies.)