Pan-Armenian Games: badminton finalists knownAugust 17, 2011 - 10:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The finalists of badminton tournament of the 5th Pan-Armenian Games are already known. In the semifinals Gurgen Poghosyan defeated Hrachya Mnatsakanyan 2-1 while Sargis Hakobyan proved stronger than Harutyun Kasparyan. Lilit Poghosyan won a victory over Lilit Minasyan while Ruzanna Hakobyan defeated Svetlana Vardanyan. In men’s pair final, Hayk Misakyan and Byuzand Gasparyan will face Hovhannes Gasparyan and Sargis Hakobyan. Women’s pair Lilit Minasyan-Lilit Poghosyan will rival Varditer Poghosyan and Ruzanna Hakobyan. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE 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. |