  Armenia's Artur Aleksanyan wins Olympic silver August 3, 2021 - 15:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Greco-Roman wrestler Artur Aleksanyan won a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday, August 3. Aleksanyan took on Russia's Musa Evloev in his final bout but was defeated 5:1, partially due to a hamstring injury he suffered in his previous fight. Nicknamed the White Bear in his native Armenia, Aleksanyan is one of the most renowned and celebrated athletes in the country. He took gold in the previous Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and snatched bronze in the 2012 Games in London. Gymnast Artur Davtyan won Armenia's first medal at the Olympics in Tokyo on Monday, August 2. The 28-year-old athlete scored 14․733 points in the men's vault event to snatch the bronze medal.   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. |
