  Wrestling World Championships kicks off in Istanbul September 12, 2011 - 13:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Greco-Roman wrestlers in 55, 66 and 96 kg weight class will compete on September 12, the first tournament day of Istanbul-hosted FILA Wrestling World Championships. Armenian wrestlers are due to perform in 1/16 finals, with double European champion, World Championship silver and bronze medallist, Olympic bronze winner Roman Amoyan (55kg) to face off against Federico Manea of Italy. Arman Adikyan (66 kg) and World Junior Wrestling Championship winner and European Championship silver medallist Artur Aleksanyan (96 kg) will combat Italy’s Taha Dhahir and Serbia’s Dejan Franjkoic respectively. Performing on the second tournament day are: Vahan Juharyan (60 kg), the champion of Europe and World Championship silver medallist Arsen Julfalakyan (74 kg), Artur Shahinyan (84 kg) and repeated champion of Europe, World Championship silver and bronze medallist, Olympic silver winner Yuri Patrikeev (120 kg). FILA Wrestling World Championships 1-5 places winners will qualify for 2012 London Olympics.   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 Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |
