Georgia
FC WIT Georgia is a Georgian football club based in Tbilisi, founded in 1997. The team plays their home matches at Mikheil Meskhi Stadium and currently competes in the Erovnuli Liga. The club is sponsored by WIT Georgia Ltd, a subsidiary of the United States WIT, Inc., which operates in pet food, accessories, and pharmaceutical imports. Throughout their history, FC WIT Georgia has achieved notable success, winning the Georgian Championship twice (2004 and 2009), the Georgian Cup once (2010), and the Georgian Super Cup (2009), with their 2004 championship victory earning them qualification to the UEFA Champions League early stages.
History
Overview
General information about the club
FC WIT Georgia was founded in 1997 as FC WIT Georgia Tbilisi. The club is sponsored by WIT Georgia Ltd, a subsidiary of the United States WIT, Inc., which is a pet food, accessories, and human and veterinary pharmaceuticals import company. WIT stands for World Innovation Technologies. The team plays their home games at Mikheil Meskhi Stadium in Tbilisi.
Most recent season and achievements
In the 2017-18 season, FC WIT Georgia finished second in the Erovnuli Liga 2 and secured promotion back to the Erovnuli Liga, marking their return to the top flight of Georgian football.
History
Early years
FC WIT Georgia was established in 1997 as FC WIT Georgia Tbilisi, beginning their journey in Georgian football under the sponsorship of WIT Georgia Ltd.
Successful period
The club's golden era came in the 2000s. In 2004, FC WIT Georgia won their first Georgian Championship, which qualified them for the early stages of the UEFA Champions League. They continued their success by winning the championship for the second time in 2009, and in 2010, the team won the Georgian Cup for the first time. The club also claimed the Georgian Super Cup in 2009.
Crisis and recovery
The performance of WIT Georgia faded significantly after the 2010-11 season. The decline culminated in their relegation to Pirveli Liga during the 2014-15 season, marking a low point in the club's history.
Current period
Following their relegation, the club worked toward recovery. In the 2017-18 season, they finished second in the Erovnuli Liga 2 and secured promotion back to the Erovnuli Liga, returning to Georgia's top division.
Achievements and Honors
Domestic competitions
FC WIT Georgia has won the Erovnuli Liga twice, in the 2003-04 and 2009 seasons. The club has also claimed the Georgian Cup once in 2010 and won the Georgian Super Cup in 2009.
Traditional Rivals
Club Traditions and Behind the Scenes
Sponsors
The club is sponsored by WIT Georgia Ltd, a subsidiary of the United States WIT, Inc. The sponsoring company operates in the import business, dealing with pet food, accessories, and human and veterinary pharmaceuticals. WIT stands for World Innovation Technologies.
Ownership and finances
FC WIT Georgia operates under the financial backing of WIT Georgia Ltd, which is a subsidiary of the United States-based WIT, Inc.
Stadium
The team plays their home games at Mikheil Meskhi Stadium in Tbilisi, which serves as their home venue for domestic and international matches.