Martik Petrosyan has made headlines after earning a silver medal in the 82 kg Greco-Roman division at the 2026 U23 World Wrestling Championships, demonstrating remarkable skill and determination throughout the tournament.
Martik Petrosyan earns world silver in Las Vegas.
The Armenian wrestler distinguished himself at the 2026 U23 World Wrestling Championships, finishing as the runner-up in the competitive 82 kg Greco-Roman division. In a closely contested final held at the Thomas & Mack Center, Petrosyan was narrowly defeated by Iran’s Abolfazl Mohmedi with a score of 2-1.
Petrosyan’s path to the final showcased his exceptional skill, highlighted by four impressive victories. He began his campaign by decisively defeating Serbia’s Ognjen Jakovljevic with a score of 10-2, followed by a close 3-2 win over Uzbekistan’s Azimjon Soatullaev. His quarterfinal match against Kyrgyzstan’s Erlan Mars Uulu ended in a tie at 1-1, but Petrosyan advanced on criteria. In the semifinals, he secured his spot in the final with a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Sweden’s Alexander Johansson.
This accomplishment marks a significant improvement for Petrosyan, who previously finished fifth at the 2025 U20 World Championships, thus solidifying his position on the world podium.
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