Samvel Terteryan to Compete for Bronze at U23 World Wrestling Championships

Armenian wrestler Samvel Terteryan is set to vie for a bronze medal at the 2026 U23 World Wrestling Championships after a tough semifinal loss.

Samvel Terteryan to Compete for Bronze at U23 World Wrestling Championships

Armenian wrestler Samvel Terteryan is set to vie for a bronze medal at the 2026 U23 World Wrestling Championships after a tough semifinal loss. The Greco-Roman competitor faced Hungary’s Levente Levai in the 77 kg category, where he was defeated 1–5 on Tuesday at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

Terteryan’s journey to the semifinals showcased his skill and determination. He secured a narrow 2–1 victory over Russia’s Imran Aliev, followed by a hard-fought 1–1 win on criteria against Uzbekistan’s Abdullo Aliev. In the quarterfinals, he dominated Poland’s Hubert Sidoruk, finishing with a 9–0 victory by technical superiority in just 1 minute and 50 seconds.

The reigning U20 world champion will now compete for the U23 world bronze medal on October 14, with his opponent to be determined through the repechage round. Fans are eager to see if Terteryan can add another accolade to his impressive wrestling resume.