Armenian wrestlers begin competition at the Kristjan Palusalu Memorial: how to watch live

Today, February 7, the prestigious international Kristjan Palusalu Memorial tournament officially kicked off in Tallinn. Traditionally, the event brings together top wrestlers from across Europe and the world. The competition is held simultaneously on several mats and serves as an important stage of preparation for national teams ahead of the new season.

The tournament is broadcast LIVE on three mats at once. Live streams are available on YouTube via the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/@vlsv1599

Schedule and draw

The full mat schedule as well as all draws are available on the tournament’s official page.

It should be noted that in several weight categories the competition is held in a round-robin format, guaranteeing each participant multiple bouts.

Armenia competes with a strong lineup

The Armenian national team is represented by an almost optimal squad and views the Tallinn tournament as a key step in preparation for the 2026 season.

Greco-Roman wrestling
60 kg — Suren Aghajanyan, Hrachya Poghosyan
63 kg — Armen Sukiasyan
67 kg — Slavik Galstyan, Yurik Hoveyan
72 kg — Gaspar Terteryan, Ashot Khachatryan, Gor Khachatryan
77 kg — Malkhas Amoyan, Samvel Terteryan
82 kg — Samvel Grigoryan, Martik Petrosyan
87 kg — Gevorg Tadevosyan, Vigen Nazaryan, Yurik Petrosyan
97 kg — Hayk Khloyan, Ruben Gevorgyan
130 kg — Aramais Harutyunyan
Head coach: Armen Babalaryan

Freestyle wrestling
57 kg — Manvel Khndzrtsyan
61 kg — Mejlum Mejlumyan, Arsen Harutyunyan
65 kg — Arman Musikyan
70 kg — Davit Margaryan
74 kg — Narek Harutyunyan, Grigor Cholakyan
79 kg — Grayr Alikhanyan, Hayk Papikyan
86 kg — Razmik Yepremyan
92 kg — Knyaz Iboyan, Mushegh Mkrtchyan
97 kg — Gurgen Simonyan
125 kg — Khachatur Khachatryan
Head coach: Abetnak Kurginyan

Confident win ahead of the tournament

On the eve of the tournament, a Greco-Roman dual meet between Armenia and Estonia took place in Tallinn. The Armenian team claimed a convincing 6:1 victory, confirming their strong form ahead of international competitions.

Follow the performances of Armenian wrestlers, match results, and live broadcasts — the tournament promises intense and competitive action.