Football in Georgia (country)
overview of association football in Georgia
Football is the most popular sport in Georgia. It is governed by the Georgian Football Federation (GFF). Approximately 30% of the Georgian people are interested in football The GFF organises the men's, women's, and futsal national teams.
Georgian Football Federation was established in 1936 and remained a member of the USSR Football Federation from then until 1989. Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the Football Federation of Independent Georgia was founded on February 15, 1990. It is believed that modern Georgian football was introduced by English sailors who played in Poti at the beginning of the 20th century.
History
Early origins
Football was introduced to Georgia in the late 19th century, with initial activities in both western Georgia, particularly in the coastal ports of the Black Sea, and in Tbilisi. Tbilisi became the main hub for the sport's development. According to a report from Tbilisi's First Boys' Gymnasium in 1896, the school had all the necessary equipment for football alongside gymnastics. This was largely due to Czech gymnastics teacher Bogdan Petuchek, who was well-versed in football.
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