  Yerevan hosts Pan-Armenian Games closing ceremony  August 22, 2011 - 12:21 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - 3240 from 125 cities competed in 10 kinds of sports in the 5th Pan-Armenian Games that took place in Yerevan from August 14 to 21. In the team even, Yerevan took the 1st place, winning 41 medals. Buenos Aires won The Best Sports Delegation nomination while the team from Urmia, Iran, were awarded for fair play. Participants from Chaldyr, Turkmenistan, were praised for Sports Spirit and Endurance. The team from Sasun was named the Games’ Phenomenon. Christine Najaryan was elected Miss of Pan-Armenian Games. Armenian President who attended the closing ceremony congratulated the participants and wished that their number increased year by year.  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 |  Topic 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. |
