Armenian sambo fighters fetch five medals from World ChampionshipsNovember 13, 2017 - 11:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian sambo fighters have secured five medals at the World Championships that came to a close on Sunday, November 12 in Sochi, Russia. Grigor Mkhitaryan (52kg weight category) was named the champion on the last day of the tournament. Vachik Vardanyan (68kg), meanwhile, lost his final bout to Russia's Daniil Veovodin to claim silver. Earlier, Tigran Kirakosyan (52kg) had snatched a gold medal, while Maksim Manukyan and Arsen Khanjyan had won a bronze medal each, the National Olympic Committee said. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |