Armenian athlete quit world championship appearing on 18th horizonAugust 21, 2009 - 23:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In the qualification round of World Athletics Championship taking place in Berlin, Germany, Armenian athlete Melik Djanoyan quit competitions.Djanoyan, who took part in javelin throwing competitions, ranked as the 18th athlete in Group A, leaving behind representatives of Poland, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Paraguay and Lithuania. Let's note that Djanoyan was unable to surpass his own record - 78,03 m. (Adler). Armenia was represented by two sportsmen - Melik Djanoyan and Ani Khachikyan. Competing in 100m. running discipline, Khachikyan had earlier appeared in the 5th horizon (result 12,30 sec.) and did not qualify for play-off. 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 | U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |