Georgia coach still battling Covid-19 in South Africa
Georgia Rugby Union president Ioseb Tkemaladze has issued an update on the health condition of Lelos head coach Levan Maisashvili, who is in a Johannesburg hospital after he tested positive for Covid-19 last month.
Tkemaladze said via a press statement that Maisashvili is still in a critical condition.
Georgia suffered a 40-9 defeat against the Springboks in the first Test in Pretoria on July 2, but the second encounter in Johannesburg was cancelled after Covid-19 outbreaks in both the Georgia and Bok camps.
“As you may be aware, the head coach of the Georgian national team, Mr. Levan Maisashvili, has been on ongoing treatment in Netcare Milpark Hospital, in Johannesburg, South Africa, with serious Covid-19 complications of over one month period already,” Tkemaladze’s statement said.
Not losing hope
“Unfortunately his condition is still critical, but we do not lose hope of his recovery. Our optimism is motivated with the current cutting-edge and most attentive medical care, along with Levan’s uncompromising fighting ability.
“I would like to express my gratitude towards top management of the Netcare Hospitals network for their support, especially to the Netcare Milpark Hospital team, for their dedicated work and great attention.
“We have high hopes that this compassionate attention, professional care and uncompromising fight will soon result in Levan’s full recovery. I would encourage all our friends in Georgia and in South Africa to pray for Levan’s health.
“On behalf of the Georgian Rugby and Levan’s family, I’d like to underline my utmost and sincere gratitude to to Dr. Vakhtang Rekhviashvili and his family. And to HE Ambassador of Georgia in South Africa Mr. Beka Dvali, who stands by Georgia and Georgian Rugby at this very hard, special and important moment.”
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