Member of Armenian Greco-Roman wrestling team Malkhas Amoyan was named the winner of Kyiv International Wrestling Tournament 2021. As the National Olympic Committee reported, Amoyan, in particular, excelled in the final bout, where he defeated by 9։1 bronze medalist of the Rio Olympics Shmagi Bolkvadze of Georgia.
Amoyan’s teammates Karapet Chalyan (82kg) took the second place, while Gevorg Gharibyan (60 kg) and Hrachya Poghosyan (63kg) – the third place.
Armenia took another bronze in the tournament with Hovhannes Mikhitaryan in the free style competition.
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