Armenian wrestlers are gearing up for the 2026 Senior World Wrestling Championships, competing under six flags and showcasing their skills in both Greco-Roman and freestyle categories.
Armenian wrestlers are set to showcase their talents at the 2026 Senior World Wrestling Championships, competing under six different flags. The prestigious tournament is scheduled to take place from October 24 to November 1 at the Barys Arena in Astana, Kazakhstan, where Armenia will field a total of 16 wrestlers: 10 in Greco-Roman and 6 in freestyle categories.
Leading the Greco-Roman team is reigning 77 kg world champion Malkhas Amoyan, who is in pursuit of his third senior world title. The freestyle squad includes notable competitors such as Arsen Harutyunyan at 61 kg, Vazgen Tevanyan at 65 kg, and Arman Andreasyan at 70 kg, each aiming for success on the international stage.
Interestingly, five Armenian wrestlers will also compete for other nations in the Greco-Roman category. These athletes include Koriun Sahradian representing Ukraine at 55 kg, Edmond Nazaryan for Bulgaria at 63 kg, Gagik Snjoyan for France at 67 kg, Artur Sargsian for Russia at 97 kg, and Artur Sarkisjan for the Czech Republic at 130 kg.
The Greco-Roman competitions will occur from October 24 to 27, while the men’s freestyle events are scheduled for October 29 to November 1. Fans can swipe through the tournament graphics for complete rosters and schedules, with all times listed in Pacific time.