Armenia made a significant impact at the 2026 U23 World Championships in Las Vegas, capturing three medals in wrestling, including two silver and one bronze, showcasing the nation’s talent in the sport.
Armenia shone at the 2026 U23 World Championships in Las Vegas, securing three medals in a week filled with intense wrestling competitions. Gaspar Terteryan and Martik Petrosyan both earned silver medals in the Greco-Roman category, competing in the 72kg and 82kg weight classes, respectively. Additionally, Sargis Begoyan brought home a bronze medal in freestyle wrestling at 61kg.
With these achievements, Armenia finished 15th in the combined medal standings, showcasing the country’s growing prowess in wrestling. Russia dominated the tournament, leading the medal tally with seven golds, three silvers, and three bronzes. Meanwhile, Iran mirrored Russia’s gold count but surpassed in total medals with a remarkable 14.
It’s important to note that the rankings emphasize gold, silver, and bronze medals, while the overall team championships are determined by placement points accumulated throughout the various events. Iran secured victory in both men’s freestyle and Greco-Roman team titles, while Ukraine emerged as the champion of the women’s wrestling division.