ISTANBUL, AUGUST 15, NOYAN TAPAN. The Championship of Veteran World Freestyle Wrestling, in which over 300 sportsmen from 57 countries took part, was held in Istanbul. Three wrestlers represented Armenia. Jora Hovhannisian (63kg, Vanadzor, 46-50 age group) had 4 triumphal wrestlings, took first place and was awarded with a gold medal. This is the sixth golden award of Jora Hovhannisian gained in veteran world championships. Armen Sheroyan (Ararat) took second place in the same age group and weight category. Levon Avagian (85kg, Vanadzor), the third representative of Armenia, did not receive any awards.

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