 Coach hails Armenian wrestlers’ participation in World Cup February 22, 2013 - 14:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Chief coach of Armenia's Greco-Roman wrestling team Levon Julfalakyan has hailed the athletes’ participation in the World Cup. “A number of young wrestlers will be tested this year, to further join the team. Our athletes came 4th at the Cup, leaving behind several teams,” the coach said, adding that Armenia scored three wins in 5 bouts of the Cup. Mr Julfalakyan further highly assessed the performances of Harutyun Hovannisyan (55kg), Aleksan Mikayelyan (60kg) and Rafik Manukyan (74kg). Armenian Greco-Roman wrestlers will conduct two team practice sessions on Feb 24-March 2 and March 7-21, prior to the European Championship, due on March 19-24 in Tbilisi.   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 Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi  Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan.Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |
