Gevorg Tadevosyan Wins Bronze at the 2026 World Greco-Roman Wrestling Championships

Armenian Greco-Roman wrestler Gevorg Tadevosyan has claimed the bronze medal in the 87 kg weight category at the 2026 World Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan. In the bronze medal match, the Armenian representative defeated Ukraine's Yaroslav Filchakov 4-1.

The bout was closely contested, with the outcome decided only in the final seconds. A referee's decision challenge proved crucial, ultimately securing victory for the Armenian wrestler. The Ukrainian athlete was unhappy with the officials' decision and did not congratulate Tadevosyan after the match.

This bronze medal marks Gevorg Tadevosyan's first podium finish at a senior international competition sanctioned by United World Wrestling (UWW). Remarkably, the Armenian wrestler achieved his first major success at senior level on the world championship stage.

Tadevosyan's Road to the Bronze Medal

At the World Championships in Astana, Tadevosyan recorded four victories in five bouts, delivering impressive performances against strong opponents.

Gevorg Tadevosyan's results at the 2026 World Championships:

• Round of 32: Gevorg Tadevosyan vs. Alirzaev (Russia) — 6-3

• Round of 16: Gevorg Tadevosyan vs. Tursynov (Kazakhstan) — 4-1

• Quarterfinal: Gevorg Tadevosyan vs. Makubu (Norway) — 10-4

• Semifinal: Gevorg Tadevosyan vs. Alireza Mohmadipiani (Iran) — loss, 1-10

• Bronze medal match: Gevorg Tadevosyan vs. Yaroslav Filchakov (Ukraine) — 4-1

The Armenian wrestler's only defeat came in the semifinals against Iran's Alireza Mohmadipiani. However, Tadevosyan bounced back from the setback and ended his World Championships campaign with a victory.

Earlier in the tournament, Karen Aslanyan (63 kg) became world champion.