Aravot — The U17 World Greco-Roman Wrestling Championships begin today in Baku, with Armenia represented in all weight categories. On the first day of competition, bouts will be held in the 48kg, 55kg, 65kg, 80kg, and 110kg divisions. Following yesterday's draw, the first opponents for our athletes have been determined.
In the 48kg weight category, Ararat Avetisyan will face Mexico’s Hector Rodriguez in the Round of 16. In the 55kg category, Gegham Yeghiazaryan’s opponent in the qualification round is Ukraine’s Ilya Vanzhul.
In the 65kg division, Vazgen Mnatsakanyan will also begin his campaign in the qualification round, where his first opponent will be Iran’s Armin Ali Mohammad. In the 80kg category, Vahe Hoveyan will wrestle Georgia’s Luka Baglishvili in the qualification round.
Meanwhile, in the 110kg division, Khachik Khachatryan will await the winner of the bout between wrestlers from Romania and Latvia in the Round of 16.
