Para-armwrestler Sargis Stepanyan has claimed his fifth world championship title at the tournament taking place in New Delhi, the capital of India. He announced the achievement on his Facebook page.
Stepanyan won the gold medal and was crowned world champion in the up to 80 kg weight category, competing in the seated classification.
“Once again, Armenia’s national anthem rang out on the podium at the World Championships, and our tricolor was raised.
This is my fifth world championship title. A fifth victory achieved through years of hard work, struggle and unwavering determination.
I also dedicate this victory to my father on his birthday.
For the honor of Armenia and our tricolor,” he wrote.
