Wrestler Roman Amoyan lost in the first bout and missed the opportunity to qualify for the Olympics

12:43 - 06 May, 2016

The third Wrestling Olympic Qualifier has kicked off in Istanbul, Turkey.

Member of the Armenian Greco-Roman wrestling team, European silver medalist Roman Amoyan (59kg) lost 4:4 to Turk Rahman Bilichu in the first round. In this tournament only finalists qualify for the Olympics.
Freestyle wrestlers will fight for qualifications, too on May 8.


ANOC press service

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