Armenian Greco-Roman wrestlers score opening victories at World Championships

Armenia’s Greco-Roman wrestling team members continue their campaign at the World Wrestling Championships.

On the latest day of competition at the World Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan, wrestlers in the 63 kg, 67 kg and 87 kg weight categories took to the mat.

Slavik Galstyan, competing in the 67 kg category, defeated Gagik Snjoyan of France 5–1 in his opening bout.

In the 63 kg category, Karen Aslanyan faced Corneliu Rusu of Moldova in his first bout of the tournament. Aslanyan secured a quick 10–0 victory in about two minutes.