One more Armenian wrestler qualifies for Rio OlympicsApril 22, 2016 - 12:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian wrestler Maksim Manukyan (85kg) qualified for the Rio Olympics at the 2nd Olympic Games World Qualifying Tournament in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Earlier, freestyle wrestler Garnik Mnatsakanyan (57 kg) qualified for the Olympics at the European Olympic Qualifier in Zrenjanin, Serbia. Also representing Armenia at the Rio 2016 Olympics are wrestlers Levan Berianidze (125 kg), Artur Aleksanyan (98 kg) and Mihran Harutyunyan (66 kg). 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 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. 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. |