Basketball Club
Sokhumi Kolkha
Committed to the Game Since 1994
Origins (1991–2009)
The basketball club "Sokhumi" was founded in 1991 in Abkhazia before the outbreak of the armed conflict. Initially, the team was called "Sukhumi-91" and played its home games in the capital of the autonomous republic. Even during the war years, the club continued to exist and took part in the Georgian championship.
After the conflict ended, the team was on the verge of breaking up, but in late 1994 coach Vazha Kvaratskhelia revived it under a new name — "Kolkha".
From 1998, the team competed as "Sukhumi University", and from 2009 it adopted the name "Sokhumi", which it is known as today.
After the conflict ended, the team was on the verge of breaking up, but in late 1994 coach Vazha Kvaratskhelia revived it under a new name — "Kolkha".
From 1998, the team competed as "Sukhumi University", and from 2009 it adopted the name "Sokhumi", which it is known as today.
Club Development
Despite the lack of its own arena and stable infrastructure, the club continued to compete in the Georgian championship — both at youth and professional levels, including the Super League.
At various times, "Sokhumi" ranked among the top four basketball clubs in Georgia. The youth and junior teams became national champions several times. The club regularly provided playing opportunities to young players, including members of Georgia’s U-20 national team. The club was represented by players who competed for the Georgian national team and in European championships.
At various times, "Sokhumi" ranked among the top four basketball clubs in Georgia. The youth and junior teams became national champions several times. The club regularly provided playing opportunities to young players, including members of Georgia’s U-20 national team. The club was represented by players who competed for the Georgian national team and in European championships.
Despite the lack of its own arena and stable infrastructure, the club continued to compete in the Georgian championship — both at youth and professional levels, including the Super League.
At various times, "Sokhumi" ranked among the top four basketball clubs in Georgia. The youth and junior teams became national champions several times. The club regularly provided playing opportunities to young players, including members of Georgia’s U-20 national team. The club was represented by players who competed for the Georgian national team and in European championships.
At various times, "Sokhumi" ranked among the top four basketball clubs in Georgia. The youth and junior teams became national champions several times. The club regularly provided playing opportunities to young players, including members of Georgia’s U-20 national team. The club was represented by players who competed for the Georgian national team and in European championships.
Club Development
Today the club continues its participation in national competitions despite limited resources and the absence of its own training base. Training sessions take place in rented gyms, yet the team maintains resilience and competitiveness at the national level.
In 2014, "Sokhumi" reached the final of the Georgian Cup for the first time, confirming its status as one of the notable teams in Georgian basketball.
In 2014, "Sokhumi" reached the final of the Georgian Cup for the first time, confirming its status as one of the notable teams in Georgian basketball.
A Challenging Path
A Challenging Path
Today the club continues its participation in national competitions despite limited resources and the absence of its own training base. Training sessions take place in rented gyms, yet the team maintains resilience and competitiveness at the national level.
In 2014, "Sokhumi" reached the final of the Georgian Cup for the first time, confirming its status as one of the notable teams in Georgian basketball.
In 2014, "Sokhumi" reached the final of the Georgian Cup for the first time, confirming its status as one of the notable teams in Georgian basketball.
“For us, Sokhumi is everything. It is more than just a team. It is our life."
Vazha Kvaratskhelia
Head Coach of BC Sokhumi Kolkha
In the Media
An interview and documentary feature about the history and character of Sokhumi Kolkha on “Echo of the Caucasus”.
In the Media
An interview and documentary feature about the history and character of Sokhumi Kolkha on “Echo of the Caucasus”.
Our Training
We focus not only on technical skills, but also on the physical preparation of our players. Strength, speed, and endurance are developed through systematic training, helping the team play with greater confidence and better control the game on the court. Physical conditioning is what ultimately elevates a player from a good level to a truly high one.
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Team Spirit
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We Build Champions
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Preparing for the Season
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Future Stars
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Agility and Endurance
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Shooting Practice
Contact
Head Coach of BC Sokhumi Kolkha
Vazha Kvaratskhelia
Address
Tbilisi, 47 Merab Kostava Street
Tbilisi, 47 Merab Kostava Street
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