 2012 Youth Olympic flame to be carried by 2,012 torchbearersSeptember 30, 2011 - 10:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Innsbruck 2012 Youth Olympic Torch will be lit in Greece on December 17, 2011 and will first arrive in Vienna before going to Innsbruck. The Torch Relay throughout Austria will start on December 27, 2011 in Tyrol’s capital and will end at the Opening Ceremony on January 13, 2012. Representing Excellence, Respect and Friendship, the Flame will be carried by 2,012 inspirational Torch bearers during the Innsbruck 2012 Youth Olympic Torch Relay. As it makes its way across Austria on an 18-day journey it will bring the excitement of the Games to everyone, according to innsbruck2012.com.   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 Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
