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inPicture Wrestling: 8 facts you didn’t know about Armenia’s favorite sport Football (or “soccer” as it is called in the English-speaking New World) may be the most famous sport in the world, but not in Armenia. Though this foreign import is gaining traction amongst Armenians, the most popular —and successful—sport in Armenia has been and continues to be, wrestling. Kokh, the Armenian national variant, is deeply rooted in the historical and cultural landscape of the country. Here are eight exciting facts about this combat sport that has captivated Armenians throughout the centuries.