  International basketball tournament to mark Yerevan’s 2800th birthday February 14, 2018 - 11:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In the framework of events marking the 2800th anniversary of the foundation of Yerevan, Armenia’s Basketball Federation is organizing a friendly international tournament on March 10-15. Deputy president of the Federation Ara Poghosyan said Armenia’s Urartu, as well as teams from Russia, Georgia and Iran are set to participate in the round-robin tournament. According to Poghosyan, the Federation wants to turn the event into an annual tournament which would provide quality matches and performances. Events marking the 2800th anniversary of the foundation of the Armenian capital city of Yerevan will be held on the weekend of September 29-30, mayor Taron Margaryan said earlier.   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 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. |
