European boxing champion Hovhannes Bachkov returned to his hometown of Gyumri to hero’s welcome.
Upon arrival he was welcomed by representatives of local authorities, sport-lovers and sportsmen.
In the 63.5 kg final in Yerevan, Bachkov scored a fantastic 5-0 victory over France’s Lounes Hamraoui with a clear advantage in all three rounds.t
Armenian athletes won one gold, two silver medals and a bronze at the European Boxing Championship was held in Yerevan.