Dates for Armenian weightlifters’ performance at World Championships knownNovember 5, 2011 - 12:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 4 female and 6 male weightlifters will represent Armenia at the World Weightlifting Championships to kick off in Paris on November 5. Isabella Yaylyan (53kg) will be the first Armenia’s representative to perform on November 6. Vanik Avetisyan and Samvel Grigoryan (both under 69kg) will enter the competition on November 8 while Meline Daluzyan will perform on November 9. Hripsime Khurshudyan and Naira Harutyunyan (both +75) as well as Arakel Mirzoyan and Tigran Martirosyan (both 77kg) will compete on November 10. Heavyweights Hayk Hakobyan and Ruben Alexanyan will perform on the last day of the Championsips, November 13. 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. |