Armenia Will Send Wrestlers to Las Vegas in October
The Armenian Wrestling Federation announced its full roster for the upcoming 2026 U-23 World Wrestling Championships.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Wrestling
The Armenian Wrestling Federation confirmed that its national freestyle and Greco-Roman teams will compete at the U-23 World Wrestling Championships. The event is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas from October 12-18, 2026.
Why it matters
The announcement finalizes the lineup of athletes who will represent Armenia on the international stage during this global competition. It sets the stage for the upcoming matches in Nevada where these competitors will test their skills against top youth wrestlers worldwide.
The freestyle team features competitors across 10 weight classes ranging from 57 kg to 125 kg. These weight-class specifications determine the distinct pools in which the athletes will compete during the week-long tournament.
The players
Armenian Wrestling Federation
The national governing body responsible for the development and management of wrestling teams representing Armenia.
Habednak Kurgyinyan
The head coach tasked with leading the Armenian freestyle wrestling team through international tournament preparations.
Armen Babalyan
The head coach who oversees the technical training and strategy for the Armenian Greco-Roman wrestling squad.
The details
The Armenian roster includes freestyle athletes Arman Harutyunyan, Sargis Begoyan, Hayk Abrahamyan, Davit Margaryan, Grigor Cholakyan, Hayk Papikyan, Razmik Yeghprumyan, Musheg Mkrtchyan, Gurgen Simonyan, and Khachatur Khachatryan. The Greco-Roman team consists of Manvel Khachatryan, Yuri Karapetyan, Yurik Hoveyan, Gaspar Terteryan, Samvel Terteryan, Martik Petrosyan, Vigen Nazaryan, Ruben Gevorgyan, and Aramayis Harutyunyan.
Timeline
The U-23 World Wrestling Championships will be held from October 12-18, 2026.
Season Trajectory
Participation in the U-23 World Wrestling Championships serves as a critical developmental step for athletes transitioning toward senior-level international competition. This tournament impacts the broader standings of national wrestling programs by providing essential world-ranking points and experience.
The roster distribution across 19 weight classes dictates the spread of Armenian talent across the tournament's official competition brackets. Fans and analysts can use these weight class assignments to determine which specific segments of the tournament will feature Armenian athletes.
The takeaway
The announcement highlights the comprehensive preparation of the Armenian team as they finalize their lineup for the international event. Readers interested in the sport should track the weight class developments leading up to the October start date.
Further reading
For more information on upcoming competitive events, visit Wrestling.
