  Armenian athletes to participate in World Ski Championships February 12, 2013 - 13:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In a few days Italy will host the launch of World Ski Championships 2013, with 8 athletes to represent Armenia. As RA Ski Federation Secretary General Gagik Sargsyan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, Armenia’s line-up will consist of athletes, having proved successful in the country’s 2013 championship. The squad consists of Sergey Mikayelyan, Tadevos Poghosyan, Artur Poghosyan, Artur Yeghoyan, Myasnik Gharibyan, Syuzanna Varosyan, Valya Varosyan, Katya Galstyan and Anna Mkhitaryan, with coaches Slavik Sargsyan and Artur Mikayelyan to join the athletes on the tour. The first part of the delegation will depart for Italy on Feb 15, with the second – on Feb 18. The championship will run through Feb 24.   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 |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
