In a thrilling display at the World Wrestling Championships, Armenian-Bulgarian wrestler Edmond Nazaryan defeated Turkey’s Kerem Kamal 11-6, securing a spot in the bronze medal match in the 63-kilogram Greco-Roman category.
Armenian-Bulgarian wrestler Edmond Nazaryan showcased his talent at the World Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan, defeating Turkey’s Kerem Kamal with a score of 11-6. This victory propels him to the bronze medal match in the fiercely competitive 63-kilogram Greco-Roman category.
Nazaryan, representing Bulgaria, kicked off his championship journey with a commanding 7-0 win over India’s Sahil. He continued his impressive performance by overcoming Kamal in the round of 16 and securing an 8-1 victory against Iran’s Mohammad Keshtkar in the quarterfinals.
However, Nazaryan faced a setback in the semifinals, where he lost 12-4 to Armenia’s Karen Aslanyan. Despite this defeat, he remains in contention for a bronze medal, with the final match scheduled for Tuesday.
At just 24 years old, Nazaryan is following in the footsteps of his father, Armen Nazaryan, a two-time Olympic champion, adding a legacy of excellence to his family’s name.