  Wrestler Artur Aleksanyan snatches first gold for Armenia in Rio August 17, 2016 - 10:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Greco-Roman wrestler Artur Aleksanyan won the first gold medal for Team Armenia on Tuesday, August 16, as he defeated Yasmany Daniel Lugo Cabrera from Cuba in the final round of the competition at the Rio Olympics. Earlier, he became a two-time world champion, three-time European Champion and an Olympic bronze medalist. As he received the medal, Aleksanayan wore a shirt with the image of Robert Abajyan, the Armenian serviceman who was killed during the 4-day war in April. This is Armenia's first Olympic gold medal since 1996 and the country's second gold medal all-time. The previous gold also came in wrestling.   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 Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year  German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.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. |
