US Ambassador to Armenia participates in "Run for Your Life" Thanksgiving fun run 2009November 21, 2009 - 15:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On November 21, Vahakni residential community hosted Thanksgiving fun run 2009 - Run for Your Life organized by US Embassy in Armenia. US Ambassador to Armenia Marie Yovanovitch participated in the event."This is the first time I participate in such an event. Healthy life style is a must for everyone. I don't believe I'll win today, but participation is what matters," the Ambassador noted, expressing a hope that in future the event will attract more participants. About 100 children and adults, representing foreign embassies in Armenia, Millennium Challenge Corporation and other international organizations, participated in run competition. The competition was organized in Thanksgiving day celebration and aimed at healthy lifestyle propaganda. Competition winners were awarded with cash bonuses. 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. 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. |