Armenian wrestler Gaspar Terteryan clinched a silver medal in the 72 kg Greco-Roman category at the 2026 U23 World Wrestling Championships, narrowly losing to Kazakhstan’s Yussuf Ashrapov in a closely contested final.
Gaspar Terteryan, an Armenian wrestler, showcased his exceptional skills at the 2026 U23 World Wrestling Championships held in Las Vegas, earning a silver medal in the 72 kg Greco-Roman category. In a close final match on Tuesday, Terteryan narrowly lost to Kazakhstan’s Yussuf Ashrapov with a score of 4-3.
The path to the finals was marked by Terteryan’s impressive performance, where he secured three consecutive victories. He first defeated Georgia’s Nika Broladze with a score of 3-1, followed by a commanding 9-0 victory over Russia’s Magomed Barakhoev, which was achieved by technical superiority. In the semifinals, Terteryan faced Colombia’s Nilson Sinisterra Angulo, winning that match 3-2.
This silver medal adds to Terteryan’s growing reputation in the wrestling community, as he is also the 2025 U20 world champion. His recent achievement reflects his dedication and skill, as he finished just one point short of the coveted gold medal.