By Garik Hovsepyan

YEREVAN. – Armenia’s Greco-Roman wrestling team commenced preparations for the Olympic qualifiers. The squad, under head coach Levon Julfalakyan, is currently training in Tsaghkadzor city.   

In an interview with Armenian News-NEWS.am, Julfalakyan noted that forty-eight wrestlers are taking part in this training. “They all are in normal condition,” he added.

Levon Julfalakyan also informed that the team is now preparing for the international tournament to be held in Bulgaria on February 2-7. “[And] On February 22, we will head to Iran, where we will participate in the next international tournament. With that we will end the preparation phase for the European Championship, which will get underway in Serbia on March 8. Following the European Championship, we will take part in another tournament, after which it will become clear as to who will compete for Olympics qualifiers,” Julfalakyan said.      

He also assured that there are hopes for qualification. 

To note, Arsen Julfalakyan, who is the bronze medalist at last year’s World Championship, is Armenia’s sole Greco-Roman wrestler who has qualified for the Olympics.