Athlete

Ezidi Wrestler Malkhas Amoyan Crowned 2-Time World Champion – A Triumph for the Ezidi People

Ezidi wrestler Malkhas Amoyan makes history once again, claiming his second World Championship title in the 77 kg Greco-Roman category with a decisive 10–1 victory over Japan’s Olympic champion Nao Kusaka. Returning to Yerevan, he was celebrated by fans and the Armenian Ezidi community, solidifying his status as the “Ezidi Lion” and an inspiration for young athletes worldwide.

By Ezidi Times, ago

Ezidi Wrestler Malkhas Amoyan Shines at 2025 European Wrestling Championships – A Triumph for all Ezidis

Now 26 years old, Malkhas Amoyan has reached the final in each of the last five European Championships, earning four gold medals and one silver. Known as the “Ezidi Lion”, he continues to inspire not only wrestling fans but also young athletes from the Ezidi people and beyond who look to him as a symbol of strength, determination, and pride in one’s heritage.

By Ezidi Times, ago