Armenian wrestlers reject to participate in world championship in Baku

Armenian Wrestling Federation presented a letter to International Wrestling Federation (FILA) that they don't want to participate in the rating championship, because of political conflicts.

AWF officials requested FILA to give them a chance to participate in other rating tournaments to 2008 Beijing Olympics, but FILA leadership didn't accept Armenians' arguments.

Armenian Wrestling Federation secretary general Lyova Vardanyan stated that by not replying federation's letter FILA bans the participation of Armenian athletes in European championships and rating tournaments, APA-Sport reports.