Mamikon Khachatryan has made history by earning his second consecutive world championships medal, taking home the bronze on pommel horse at the 2026 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships held in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Mamikon Khachatryan has made history by earning his second consecutive world championships medal, taking home the bronze on pommel horse at the 2026 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships held in Rotterdam, Netherlands. This remarkable achievement highlights Khachatryan’s consistency and skill in the highly competitive arena of gymnastics.
In the final, Khachatryan scored 15.000 points, combining a difficulty score of 5.800 with an execution score of 9.200. This performance marked an improvement from his qualifying score of 14.733, which had placed him fourth entering the medal round. His ability to elevate his performance under pressure is commendable and speaks volumes about his training and mental fortitude.
This bronze medal follows Khachatryan’s silver medal win at the 2025 World Championships in Jakarta, showcasing his ability to maintain podium finishes in back-to-back championships. Additionally, he secured a European silver in 2025, finishing behind his teammate Hamlet Manukyan, underscoring a strong showing for Armenian gymnastics.
At the world championships, Khachatryan was joined on the podium by his fellow Armenian, Manukyan, who captured gold with 15.300 points, while Italy’s Gabriele Targhetta took silver with 15.233. Khachatryan’s achievement not only highlights his own talent but also secures Armenia two of the three medals awarded in the pommel horse final, reinforcing the nation’s presence in the sport on an international stage.