Hripsime Khurshudyan wins European bronze, hints at retirementFebruary 20, 2024 - 11:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian weightlifter Hripsime Khurshudyan won the bronze at the European Championships under way in Bucharest, Romania on Monday, February 19. Khurshudyan came third in the 87 kg event with a total result of 227 kg (105+122). The Armenian also won a small bronze medal in the snatch exercise, and was 5th in the clean & jerk. The 36-year-old took off his sneakers after the last attempt, kissed the barbell and thanked her fans, hinting at retirement, the Public Radio said. Tatev Hakobyan, also representing Armenia in the same weight category came in the fourth with a total result of 227 kg (103+124). 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 | 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. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |