Istanbul 2020 bid leaders unveil Olympic legacy visionApril 14, 2012 - 11:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Istanbul 2020 bid leaders today, April 14 unveiled their youth-focused Olympic legacy vision, and the unequivocal government commitments in place to realize it, in their presentation to the Association of National Olympic Committees General Assembly in Moscow, according to keirradnedge.com. Professor Ugur Erdener, President of the Turkish NOC, and the NOC Vice President, Hasan Arat, were presenting Istanbul 2020’s concept to the wider Olympic family for the first time. They were joined on stage by fellow bid team members Neslihan Demir Darnel (national team volleyball player, FIVB World Grand Prix MVP), Ayda Uluз (President of the Turkish Tennis Federation), Ali Kiremitзioрlu and Murat Ilbak. Professor Erdener emphasized that Istanbul’s bid to host Turkey’s first ever Olympic and Paralympic Games is a national priority for the country’s government, and its people: “This bid is our nation’s primary goal. It is led by the Prime Minister and Mayor, who have activated their governments and have already provided broad guarantees. Nearly 90% of people in Istanbul and throughout the country support our bid. Without any marketing, more than five million in our city already say they would buy tickets to the Olympic Games.” Top stories Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. Partner news | Politico: Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Azerbaijan in 2018-2022 Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Armenia’s enemy even though both countries were supposedly allies in a defense pact. Armenia Security Council chief to attend Ukraine peace summit Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will take part in the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland. Armenian govt. approves ratification of EAEU-Iran free trade deal At a meeting on Friday, June 14, the Armenian government approved the ratification of an EAEU free trade agreement with Iran. Deputy U.S. Secretary of State to arrive in Yerevan Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Yerevan, Armenia from June 17-19 to. |