Four Armenian wrestlers have been eliminated from the title race at the World Greco-Roman Wrestling Championships, which began in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Axar.az reports, citing Armenian media, that Norayr Hakhoyan (55 kg) lost 1–2 to Georgian world champion Vakhtang Lolua in the round of 16.

In the 60 kg category, reigning European silver medallist Suren Aghajanyan was defeated 4–12 by Japan’s Koto Gomi in the round of 16.

Two-time world champion and five-time European champion Malkhas Amoyan, competing in the 77 kg category, lost to Kazakhstan’s Merey Maulitkanov in the round of 16. Samvel Grigoryan, competing in the 82 kg category, was defeated 1–2 by Russia’s Gamzat Hajiyev in the qualifying round.

If their opponents reach the finals, the Armenian wrestlers will have another chance to compete for bronze medals.