In an October 15, 2026 interview, Alpha News reported Sakunts’s comments about the welcome he received from supporters and his earlier Moscow bout against Azerbaijani opponent Zabeh Shamiyev. Sakunts described his preparations, the significance of the victory to him, and the encouragement he received from Armenian communities. The interview provides the athlete’s own perspective rather than independent verification of every competitive claim.
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Publisher: Alpha News · News origin: Armenian News · Published: 2026-10-15. Reported records and competitive statistics are attributed to the cited source.