Mamikon Khachatryan, one of two 19-year-old gymnasts from Armenia, achieved a bronze medal in the pommel horse event at the World Championships held in Rotterdam on Saturday. His teammate, Hamlet Manukyan, won gold, making it a memorable day for the duo.
Khachatryan expressed his excitement, stating, “It’s an indescribable feeling again, especially that my I can compete with a friend together and earn places together,” He previously won silver on pommel horse at last year’s Worlds in Jakarta. “I’m very happy for my friend to earn first place.” he added.
Looking ahead, Khachatryan mentioned Armenia’s hosting of the European Championships next year in Yerevan. He aims to partner with Manukyan once more to achieve another podium finish.
“I will prepare the same way,” he stated. “We will try our best to do good routines for our country and earn a medal.”
