 Armenia lifters secure two more medals at European Championships December 9, 2016 - 13:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian weightlifter Sona Poghosyan took bronze at the European Under-20 Junior Championships, currently underway in the Israeli city of Eilat. Competing in the women's 75kg weight class, Poghosyan lifted a total of 218kg above her head to claim the title of vice-champion. Another of Armenia's lifters, 2014 Summer Youth Olympic champion Hakob Mkrtchyan managed to secure a gold medal only in the clean and jerk competition of men's under-20 event. Samvel Gasparyan from the same age group took the third spot in men's 94kg weight class, securing bronze for Armenia. Earlier,an excellent performance by young lifter Davit Hovhannisyan earned him a gold medal at the European Under-20 Junior Championships.  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. |
