Artur Aleksanyan Named Best Wrestler and Armen Babalaryan Named Best Coach of 2024 in Europe

In a moment that brought pride and joy to Armenians around the world, Artur Aleksanyan, one of Armenia’s most celebrated athletes, was honored as the Best Greco-Roman Wrestler in Europe for 2024. The prestigious award ceremony took place in Bratislava, the capital city of Slovakia, where top athletes and coaches from across the continent gathered to celebrate the sport of wrestling.

Aleksanyan’s impressive career speaks for itself. He is an Olympic gold medalist, a two-time Olympic silver medalist, and an Olympic bronze medalist. He is also a four-time world champion, a seven-time European champion, and a European Games champion. But this latest recognition by the European Council of the World Wrestling Federation adds a new and very special title to his long list of achievements.

At the ceremony, Aleksanyan received the trophy for the Best Greco-Roman Wrestler of Europe in 2024, along with a cash prize. The award is not only a personal win for Aleksanyan but also a proud moment for Armenia, a small country with a deep love for wrestling and a long history of producing champions.

Artur Aleksanyan is not just known for his victories. He is admired for his discipline, hard work, and humble attitude. Often called the “White Bear” because of his strength and calm personality, Aleksanyan has become a role model for young Armenians and aspiring athletes across the world. His success has helped shine a global spotlight on Armenian wrestling, and he continues to inspire future generations with every match he fights.

But Aleksanyan was not the only Armenian to be recognized in Bratislava. The head coach of the Armenian national Greco-Roman wrestling team, Armen Babalaryan, was also honored. He was named the Best Greco-Roman Wrestling Coach in Europe for 2024.

This award is a testament to Babalaryan’s dedication to his athletes and the strong wrestling program he has helped build in Armenia. Under his leadership, the Armenian team has consistently performed at the highest level in international competitions.

These awards come at a time when Armenia needs hope and pride more than ever. In recent years, the Armenian people have faced serious challenges—politically, economically, and emotionally. But achievements like these remind the world of Armenia’s strength, talent, and spirit.

Sport has always played a powerful role in Armenian identity. Whether it’s wrestling, weightlifting, or chess, Armenian athletes have shown that a small nation can achieve great things. Aleksanyan and Babalaryan’s recognitions are proof of what can be accomplished with hard work, unity, and a deep love for the country.

As the Armenian flag flew high in Bratislava and the names of Aleksanyan and Babalaryan were called, it was not just an award ceremony—it was a celebration of Armenia’s greatness on the international stage.