Armenia’s Young Boxers Make a Successful Start at International Tournament in Georgia

Armenia’s youth boxing team is taking part in the Akaki Kakuraidze International Tournament, which is being held in Georgia. This year, 150 boxers from 9 countries are registered for the competition.

The Armenian team arrived at the tournament with a strong squad of 15 athletes under the leadership of head coach Karen Aghamalyan. The coaching staff also includes Serob Karapetyan and David Davtyan.

On the opening day of the competition, 6 representatives of Armenia entered the ring. Armenia’s boxers started the tournament very successfully, with 5 out of 6 athletes securing victories.

Tigran Kirakosyan delivered a confident and impressive performance in the 50 kg weight category, defeating an opponent from Azerbaijan. Vahram Dovlatbekyan, Hayk Karapetyan, and Yuri Mailyan won by a wide margin against representatives of Georgia. Another victory for the Armenian team was earned by Suren Katvalyan, who proved stronger than a boxer from Kyrgyzstan.

Armenia Youth National Team Roster

50 kg — Levon Ignativosyan
50 kg — Tigran Kirakosyan
55 kg — Vahram Dovlatbekyan
60 kg — Artur Avetisyan
60 kg — Hayk Karapetyan
60 kg — Yuri Mailyan
65 kg — Gor Harutyunyan
65 kg — Suren Katvalyan
70 kg — Artyom Stepanyan
75 kg — Alen Stepanyan
80 kg — Samvel Siramargyan
85 kg — Mikael Gyulumyan
85 kg — Tigran Sargsyan
90 kg — Vardan Avetisyan
+90 kg — Aram Tumanyan

Head coach: Karen Aghamalyan
Coaches: Serob Karapetyan, David Davtyan