Armenia has concluded its participation in the 2026 World Freestyle Wrestling Championships, securing a silver medal courtesy of wrestler Vazgen Tevanyan.
Armenia has concluded its participation in the 2026 World Freestyle Wrestling Championships, securing a silver medal courtesy of wrestler Vazgen Tevanyan. Competing in the 65kg category, Tevanyan advanced to the finals but was ultimately defeated by American competitor Bo Bassett, with a score of 9-1. This commendable performance earned Armenia a tie for seventh place on the final freestyle medal table, sharing the spot with Kazakhstan and Mexico.
In the overall standings, the United States topped the chart with an impressive haul of five gold medals, one silver, and three bronze medals. Russia followed closely, finishing second with three gold medals, two silver, and four bronze. Iran secured the third position, claiming two gold, one silver, and three bronze medals.
The championship, held in Astana, Kazakhstan, featured 10 weight classes in total, with 13 nations taking home medals. Tevanyan’s achievement adds to Armenia’s growing reputation in the world of wrestling, highlighting the nation’s competitive spirit on an international stage.