Tigran Harutyunyan Wins European Kickboxing Title — Armenia's First Gold in 15 Years
- Author: Vahe Hakobyan
- Sportaran
Armenian kickboxer Tigran Harutyunyan has won a gold medal at the 2026 WAKO European Kickboxing Championships, currently taking place in Skopje, North Macedonia. The Armenian athlete claimed the title in the men's 60 kg weight category, securing four victories on his way to becoming European champion.
In the final, Harutyunyan faced an opponent from Turkey and emerged victorious, earning a gold medal for the Armenian national team.
Throughout the European Championships, the Armenian kickboxer competed in four bouts and won every one of them. His opponents represented Poland, Georgia, Italy, and Turkey.
The bronze medals in the 60 kg category went to athletes from Norway and Poland.
Historic Gold for Armenia
Tigran Harutyunyan's achievement marks a significant milestone for Armenian kickboxing. He has become the first athlete representing Armenia in 15 years to win a European championship title under WAKO.
Harutyunyan's gold was also Armenia's only medal at the 2026 European Championships.
The WAKO European Championships are being held in the North Macedonian capital from November 6 to 15, bringing together Europe's top kickboxers competing across various disciplines.
