  Rio 2016: Three Armenians to join competition Aug 12 August 12, 2016 - 17:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Three Armenian participants will represent the country at the International Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, later today (August 12), Tert.am reports. Arakel Mirzoyan will join the weightlifting competitions for the 85kg weight class. In the female weightlifting matches, Sona Poghosyan will start competing for the 75kg weight class. Monika Vasilyan will take part in the 50m freestyle swimming competitions. The 20-year old female participant is listed on the qualifier’s fifth top eight ranking.   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. |
