Karen Aslanyan becomes Greco-Roman wrestling world champion

Armenian wrestler Karen Aslanyan has won the gold medal at the World Greco-Roman Wrestling Championships in Astana in the 63 kg category.

In the final on 27 October Aslanyan beat Azerbaijan's Nihat Zahid Mammadli 8-4. In the semi-final he defeated Bulgaria's Edmond Nazaryan 12-4.

After the final bout the wrestler celebrated his victory with the Armenian flag together with his coaching team.

Aslanyan had previously won three bronze medals at European championships. The World Championships in Astana run until 1 November.