Young Armenian Wrestlers Win Nine Medals at International Tournament in Georgia

Armenian wrestlers delivered a successful performance at the 17th international freestyle wrestling tournament in Georgia, claiming nine medals — two gold, three silver, and four bronze.

The competition was held in memory of Murad Dokhtarashvili, an Honored Coach of Georgia, and Zaur Sheiladze, an International Master of Sports. The tournament featured young wrestlers born between 2007 and 2009.

Two Armenian wrestlers emerged as champions:

• Armen Papikyan — gold medal in the 61 kg weight category.

• Gagik Ghazaryan — gold medal in the 65 kg weight category.

Three more Armenian athletes reached the finals of their respective weight categories and secured silver medals:

• Gor Mkrtchyan — 70 kg.

• Avetik Tutkhalyan — 74 kg.

• Avet Yengoyan — 97 kg.

Four other Armenian wrestlers claimed bronze medals: Ashot Gyulnazaryan (57 kg), Sahak Hovhannisyan (79 kg), Narek Ikilikyan (92 kg), and Andranik Jaghetyan (125 kg).

Overall, Armenian wrestlers earned medals across nine weight categories, finishing the tournament in Georgia with two championship titles and seven additional podium finishes.