Armenian swimmers win gold, silver at Iran's International TournamentNovember 30, 2017 - 13:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Junior International Swimming Tournament has started in the Iranian capital city of Tehran, with 10 young athletes representing Armenia, president of the swimming federation Hovsep Mesropyan said. On the first day of the tournament, Edvard Asatryan won a silver medal in the 50-meter breaststroke competitive swimming event. Grigor Grigoryan, Mushegh Kaganyan, Vahe Khachatryan and Stepan Abrahamyan became champions in the 4 х 50 meters freestyle relay event. The four swimmers remained unequalled in the 4 x 100 meters event too, 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 | 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. |