Armenian Greco-Roman wrestler , an Olympic Champion (2016) a three-time World Champion (2014, 2015, 2017) reached semifinals at the European Games in Belarusian capital Minsk.

Alexanyan entered the competition from 1/8 round on the 9th day of the tournament, celebrating 2:1 victory over Revaz Nadareishvili of Georgia.

In the semifinal the leading Armenian wrestler will face Alexander Golovin of Russia.