  Armenia’s basketball team to participate in World Cup qualifiers March 28, 2017 - 14:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian men's national basketball team will fight to qualify for the FIBA World Cup under the guidance of new coach Niksa Bavcevic, secretary general of the national federation Artur Nazaryan said on Tuesday, March 28. He noted that Bavcevic was chosen as coach given his experience. “Bavcevic has extensive experience, both at the club level and at the national team level. “Suffice it to say that the Croatian youth team became European champions under his leadership.” The coach is familiar with Armenian basketball,” Nazaryan added. The secretary general said that Bavcevic will get acquainted with basketball players in the summer. In July, the national team will start preparing for the qualifying stage of the World Cup. At the qualifying stage, which will start on August 2, Bosnia, Slovakia and Sweden will compete against Armenia.   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. |
