Double European champion, World Championship silver and bronze medallist, Olympic bronze winner Roman Amoyan (55kg) beat Federico Manea of Italy in FILA Wrestling World Championships 1/16 finals.

In 1/8 finals, Armenian Greco-Roman wrestler will face off against Georgia’s Lasha Gogitadze.

FILA Wrestling World Championships 1-5 places winners will qualify for 2012 London Olympics.