Armenia Wins Five Medals at World Para-Armwrestling Championships in India

The Armenian national team has concluded its participation in the 28th World Para-Armwrestling Championships in New Delhi, India, winning five medals — two gold, two silver, and one bronze. Three Armenian athletes contributed to the team's medal tally.

One of Armenia's standout performers was Sargis Stepanyan, who won gold in the men's seated category up to 80 kg. The Armenian athlete triumphed in the left-arm competition, becoming a five-time world champion.

Sargis Harutyunyan secured two more medals for Armenia. Competing in the up to 55 kg category, he became world champion in the right-arm event and claimed bronze in the left-arm competition.

Shahen Babayan also reached the podium twice. In the up to 65 kg category, the Armenian athlete earned silver medals in both the right-arm and left-arm events.

All Armenian Medalists at the 2026 World Championships

• GOLD: Sargis Stepanyan (up to 80 kg, seated) — left arm.

• GOLD: Sargis Harutyunyan (up to 55 kg) — right arm.

• SILVER: Shahen Babayan (up to 65 kg) — right arm.

• SILVER: Shahen Babayan (up to 65 kg) — left arm.

• BRONZE: Sargis Harutyunyan (up to 55 kg) — left arm.

Armenia was represented by a total of six athletes at the World Championships. The team was led by head coach Gevorg Stepanyan and senior coach Voskan Margaryan.

The 28th World Para-Armwrestling Championships are taking place in New Delhi from October 26 to November 7, with athletes from 66 countries participating.

The Armenian team has already completed its participation in the tournament. During the early hours of November 4, the delegation returned to Yerevan, where the athletes and coaches were welcomed at Zvartnots International Airport.