By Asbarez | Tuesday, 15 March 2016
RIGA(Armenpress) — Greco-Roman wrestler Artur Aleksanyan defeated Turkish wrestler Cenk Ildem during the semifinals of the European Wrestling Champion in Riga, Latvia with a score of 6:2, ensuring himself a spot in the finals. Aleksanyan is currently competing in the 98 kg weight category.
He will be competing for the gold against the winner of the match between Orhan Urien of Azerbaijan and Nikita Melnikov of Russia.
In the 59 kg weight category of the same tournament, Roman Amoyan defeated Ukrainian Dmytro Tsymbalyuk with a score of 4:0 to also reach the finals of the European Championship. Amoyan will face Mingiyan Semeonov from Russia in the finals.
comments
Iran Holds Massive War Games Near Armenian, Azeri Borders
Putin Invites Pashinyan, Aliyev for Talks, Slams Macron
Armenian Man Arrested In Russia Over Crimea Bridge Blast
U.S. Again Calls on Azerbaijan to Pull Back Troops in Armenia
Russia Calls on Azerbaijan to Pull Back Troops in Armenia
France Demands Withdrawal of Azerbaijani Forces from Armenia
Aliyev Says No One or Nothing Can Stop His Forces
CSTO Secretary-General Arrives in Armenia as Putin Calls for Restraint
Tehran Vows Strong Resistance Against Effort to Damage Iran-Armenia Border
Aliyev Anticipates Yerevan-Baku Peace Treaty Will be Signed in a Few Months