The press service of the NOC of Armenia continues the “Way to Minsk” project where we feature athletes representing Armenia at the European Games to be held in Minsk from June 21-30. Our 18th hero is Greco-Roman wrestler Karapet Chalyan.

Karapet Chalyan

Sport։ Greco-Roman wrestling

Date of birth: 07/08/1993

Place of birth։ Gyumri

Participation in the European Games: Second time

Most painful defeat: The defeat in the semifinal of the 2018 European Championship

Most important victory։ The gold medal won at the 2013 Youth World Championship

At the European Games…

“I’m going after a victory but if I don’t manage to become a champion a bronze medal will be more preferable because unlike a silver medal you win it.”

The days of the Greco-Roman wrestling competition at the European Games are June 28-30.