Salukvadze's most memorable sporting achievement was competing at the 1987 World Cup event in Seoul, Republic of Korea. She represented the Soviet Union at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul and competed for the Unified Team at the 1992 Games in Barcelona.

She has been representing Georgia since the 1996 Games in Atlanta. At the 2012 Olympic Games in London, she became the first athlete from any sport to represent Georgia at five editions of the Olympic Games. Four years later, she became the first Georgian athlete to compete at six Olympic Games.

Family Legacy

Nino's family has a strong connection to shooting sports. Her son, Tsotne Machavariani, represented Georgia in shooting at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. This made them the first mother and son to compete at the same edition of the Olympic Games.

Salukvadze has two children and resides in Tbilisi, Georgia. She is fluent in English, German, and Russian.

Awards and Honours

Throughout her career, Salukvadze has received numerous accolades. She was the flag bearer for Georgia at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games in London. In 1989, she was presented with the Soviet Union Order of Merit. In 1993, she received the Order of Honour in Georgia.

Philosophy and Hobbies

Salukvadze's sporting philosophy is straightforward: "There is no secret to my success. It is just a lot of hard work and dedication." Outside of sports, she enjoys music and painting.

Future Ambitions

Salukvadze aims to make her ninth Olympic appearance at the 2020 Games in Tokyo. She has stated that she will consider her future in sports after completing this goal. She also trains other athletes and emphasises paying attention to young shooters.

Notable Milestones

Salukvadze achieved several milestones throughout her career. She became the first athlete representing Georgia to win a medal in shooting at the Olympic Games by claiming bronze in the 10m air pistol at the 2008 Games in Beijing.

Her idol is Soviet triple jumper Viktor Saneyev. Salukvadze's dedication to her sport and family legacy continues to inspire many young athletes.

As she prepares for her ninth Olympic appearance, Nino Salukvadze remains a significant figure in shooting sports, balancing her roles as an athlete, coach, and mother with grace and dedication.