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Armenian World Champion Janes Nazaryan Says Boos in Baku Could Not Overshadow His Moment of Victory
The boos echoing through the arena in Baku did not distract Armenian wrestling champion Janes Nazaryan. By the time he began his victory lap with Armenia's flag draped over his shoulders, the 17-year-old said he was focused on only one thing: celebrating a dream he had worked years to achieve. Nazaryan, a two-time U17 world champion, won gold in the 71-kilogram division at the U17 World Wrestling Championships on July 29, defeating Aslan Juyev, who competed under the Russian
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 31
Armenian Wrestling Star Janes Nazaryan Named Best Greco-Roman Wrestler in the World This Month
European Under-17 champion Janes Nazaryan has been recognized as the best Greco-Roman wrestler of the month by the international wrestling federation, United World Wrestling (UWW). The recognition comes after the young Armenian athlete’s successful performance at the U17 European Championship held in Bulgaria, where he won the gold medal in the 71 kg weight category. Nazaryan secured the European title after defeating Georgia’s Ramaz Basilia in the final match with a 4–0 scor
