7 Armenian judokas to participate in European CupMay 14, 2013 - 14:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian judo team will depart for Orenburg on May 16 to participate in European Cup, due May 18-19. In conversation with PanARMENIAN.Net chief coach Tigran Babayan said the judokas will conduct a joint practice session with other participants of the Cup. Armenia’s line-up has been announced as follows: Grigor Ivanyan, Garik Harutyunyan, Hovhannes Aleksanyan (60 kg), Tigran Varosyan (66 kg), Surik Garnikyan (73 kg), Andranik Chaparyan and Mher Karapetyan (81 kg). The event will bring together representatives from 21 countries. 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 | PACE 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. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops. Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |