Aghasi Aghasyan wins silver at University Weightlifting ChampionshipNovember 9, 2012 - 10:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The 3rd World University Weightlifting Championship is ongoing in Israeli city of Eilat. Armenia’s Aghasi Aghasyan (85 kg) lifted a total of 350 kg to win silver, with Russia’s Artem Okulov coming first with a total of 357 kg result. Meanwhile, Vahram Gevorgyan (85 kg) lifted 340 kg to come 5th. Smbat Margaryan (56 kg) and Vanik Avetisyan (69 kg) won bronze earlier, with Samvel Grigoryan (77 kg) grabbing silver. Andranik Hovhannisyan and Hayk Hakobyan will also represent Armenia at the championship. Top stories 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. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |