Armenia National Team to Compete at Strandja Cup 2026 in Sofia

The Armenian national boxing team will participate in the prestigious international tournament — the Strandja Cup 2026, which will take place in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, from February 23 to March 3.

The Strandja Cup is one of the oldest boxing tournaments in the world and is traditionally regarded as an unofficial world championship. In 2026, around 350 athletes from 35 countries are expected to compete.

Armenia National Team Roster

Men:

• 50 kg — Rudolf Garboyan

• 55 kg — Zhirayr Sargsyan

• 60 kg — Artur Bazeyan

• 65 kg — Artur Sahakyan

• 70 kg — Harutyun Akopkokhyan

• 75 kg — Marat Mikaelyan

• 90 kg — Narek Manasyan

• +90 kg — David Chaloyan
  Head Coach: Rudik Mkrtchyan

Women:

• 50 kg — Anush Grigoryan

• 60 kg — Elida Kocharyan
  Head Coach: Vazgen Badalyan

For Armenian boxers, participation in the Strandja Cup is an important stage of international preparation and an opportunity to test themselves against some of the strongest representatives of world boxing. The tournament traditionally features a high level of competition and serves as a serious test ahead of the main events of the season.

Armenia usually competes at the Strandja Cup but missed the 2025 edition.