Armenian wrestler Janes Nazaryan achieved an impressive feat at the 2026 U17 European Wrestling Championships in Samokov, Bulgaria, winning the gold medal in the 71 kg Greco-Roman division without conceding a single point throughout the tournament.
Janes Nazaryan’s remarkable performance at the 2026 U17 European Wrestling Championships has made headlines as he secured gold in the 71 kg Greco-Roman division. Competing in Samokov, Bulgaria, Nazaryan displayed exceptional skill and dominance, outscoring his opponents with a staggering combined score of 37-0 over five matches.
Nazaryan began his journey with a decisive 6-0 victory against Romania’s Albert Gabriel Deacu. He continued his winning streak by defeating Moldova’s Maxim Codreanu with an 8-0 score, followed by a commanding 9-0 win against Ivan Shulko from UWW/Russia. The Armenian wrestler’s prowess was further highlighted in his match against Italy’s Nicolas De Grecis, where he achieved a 10-0 victory, propelling him into the finals.
In the gold medal match, Nazaryan faced Georgia’s Ramaz Basilia, where he concluded his dominant tournament with a 4-0 victory, solidifying his status as a top contender in the sport.