Armenian sambists win gold, silver at European ChampionshipsMay 16, 2016 - 11:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian sambist Grigor Mkhitaryan became a European Champion at a Kazan-hosted tournament. Reaching the final at the 2016 European Sambo Championships, Mkhitaryan defeated Russia’s Artush Arsyan to win a gold medal. Another Armenian sportsman, Vachik Vardanyan lost the battle against another Russian representative to win a silver medal. Earlier, Armenia’s Tigran Kirakosyan won a silver, while Mkhitar Mkhitaryan and Edik Petrosyan secured a bronze medal each. 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 | 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. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. |