Guram Minashvili 1936 – 2015

Biography

Guram Minashvili was born on November 25, 1936, in Tbilisi, Georgia, during a transformative period in his nation’s history. He would go on to become a notable figure in Georgian basketball, contributing to the sport during a significant era of athletic development in the Soviet Union. His passion for the game and dedication to competition left an impression on those who knew him and followed his career.

Throughout his life, Minashvili remained connected to his native city of Tbilisi, where he was born and where he would eventually pass away on March 1, 2015, at the age of 78. His long life spanned nearly eight decades of Georgian history, witnessing tremendous change in his homeland and the broader world around him.

Recognizing his contributions to Georgian culture and athletics, Minashvili was laid to rest at the Didube Pantheon in Tbilisi, a place of honor reserved for notable figures in Georgian society. His burial there reflects the respect and recognition he earned throughout his life as a basketball player and member of his community.