Armenian wrestlers brace for new season, World and European eventsJanuary 12, 2018 - 18:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Greco-Roman wrestlers will start 2018 with the Championship of Armenia on January 27-28, which will determine the members of the national assembly, chief coach Levon Julfalakyan told reporters on Friday, January 11. “We’ll then prepare for the European and World Championships, participate in other international tournaments and hold training camps both in Armenia and abroad,” Julfalakyan said. According to the him, the changed rules will leave a positive impact on wrestling. Julfalakyan also provided updates on his son, Arsen, who is is a Greco-Roman wrestler too, an Olympic silver medalist, World and European Champion, and three-time Olympian. “Arsen trained throughout all the last year and is ready for the new season. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |