In Gyumri (second largest city in the Republic of Armenia) the Vardanants Square Armenians watched the victorious battle of Arthur Aleksanyan together, NEWS.am reports.
People in Gyumri were happy to watch their compatriot to win the gold medal. They hugged and congratulated each other happily. A fireworks display was also organized to honor the Armenian wrestler. It is to be noted that Arthur Aleksanyan is from Gyumri.
It is to be reminded that an Armenia's Greco-Roma wrestler Arthur Aleksanyan defeated Cuba's Yasmany Yugo at the Greco-Roman 98 kg final and won gold medal. The last time Armenia won gold medal at the Olypmic Game was 20 years ago, when Armen Nazaryan became Olympic champion in wrestling in Atlanta in 1996.