Armenia’s Vazgen Tevanyan has made history by securing a silver medal at the World Wrestling Championships, marking the best senior Worlds finish of his career.
Armenia’s Vazgen Tevanyan has made history by securing a silver medal at the World Wrestling Championships, marking the best senior Worlds finish of his career. Competing in the men’s freestyle 65-kilogram division in Astana, Kazakhstan, Tevanyan showcased remarkable skill and determination throughout the tournament.
In the final match, Tevanyan faced American wrestler Bo Bassett, where he ultimately finished as the runner-up. Prior to this decisive bout, Tevanyan demonstrated his prowess by winning four consecutive matches. His journey to the gold-medal match included a tightly contested 3-2 victory in the quarterfinals against reigning two-time world champion Rahman Amouzad of Iran, followed by a narrow 2-1 win over Bulgaria’s Shamil Mamedov in the semifinals.
This achievement adds to Tevanyan’s accolades, as he now holds two medals from senior World Championships, having previously earned a bronze in 2023. As a prominent figure in wrestling, Tevanyan’s success continues to highlight Armenia’s growing presence in the sport.