Armenia’s boxing team has won one gold, one silver and one bronze medal at the European Boxing Championships for U17 boxers held in Montenegro.

Hakob Sharbatyan, competing in the 50 kg category, was crowned European champion after defeating a Romanian opponent in the final. Earlier, in the semifinals, Sharbatyan had defeated a Polish boxer, knocking his opponent down in the second round.

Romik Harutyunyan won the silver medal in the 66 kg category, while Eduard Karamyan claimed bronze in the 60 kg category.

Armenia was represented at the European Championships by 16 boxers: 13 boys and three girls.

The boys’ team also included Levon Chilingaryan (46 kg), Samvel Grigoryan (48 kg), Vaghinak Hakobyan (52 kg), Gagik Grigoryan (54 kg), Menua Ulikhanyan (57 kg), Tigran Baghdasaryan (63 kg), Bagrat Ghazaryan (70 kg), Narek Kirakosyan (75 kg), Artyom Khorenyan (80 kg) and Trdat Hovhannisyan (+80 kg).

The girls’ team was represented by Liana Shahinyan (50 kg), Karine Dalakyan (52 kg) and Yeva Grigoryan (54 kg).

The boys’ team competed under the guidance of senior coach Ashik Grigoryan and coach Artur Ulikhanyan, while the girls’ team was led by senior coach Khachik Khachatryan.

Meanwhile, Armenia’s U15 national boxing team is preparing for its next international tournament. Seventeen Armenian boxers, including three girls, will represent the country at the European Championships scheduled to take place in Türkiye from 16 to 26 October. The team will travel to the competition under the leadership of Artur Melkumyan.