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Ara AbrahamyanArmenian and Swedish Greco-Roman wrestler
Date of Birth: 27.07.1975
Country:  Sweden |
Content:
- Ara Abrahamian: A Wrestling Legend
- - Disciplinary commission disqualified him, fined him, and his coach
- - Required FILA to establish an appeal commission
- - Unsuccessful in qualifying for the London Olympics
Ara Abrahamian: A Wrestling Legend
Early Life and Career- Born on July 27, 1975, in Leninakan, Armenia
- Began wrestling at age 8 under the guidance of Gevorg Oganesyan
- Represented Armenia in youth and national teams from 1994-98
International Success with Sweden
- Began representing Sweden in 1999
- Two-time World Champion in 2001 (76 kg) and 2002 (84 kg)
- Silver medalist at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens
Controversy at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
- Lost controversially to Andrea Minguzzi of Italy in the semifinals
- Protested the decision and was disqualified after accepting his bronze medal
- Disciplinary commission disqualified him, fined him, and his coach
Legal Battle and Partial Vindication- Appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)
- CAS ruled the FILA's appeal process flawed and the incident a violation of Olympic principles
- Required FILA to establish an appeal commission
Comeback Attempt and Retirement- Announced retirement after Beijing Olympics but attempted a comeback in 2012 at age 36
- Unsuccessful in qualifying for the London Olympics
Coaching Career- Involved in coaching since retirement
- Noted pupil: Sharur Vardanyan, 2009 European Championship medalist
