  Mher Mikaelyan wins silver at World Youth Weightlifting Championships May 14, 2011 - 10:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's Mher Mikaelyan (under 85kg) won silver at the World Youth Weightlifting Championships in Lima, Peru. Mikaelyan lifted 140kg in the snatch and 170kg in the clean and jerk to finish second with a combined total of 310kg. Russia's Artem Akulov won gold with 347kg. Earlier, Andranik Karapetyan (62kg) won a bronze medal for Armenia. The last day of the Championships will feature Mher Poghosyan (94kg) and Gor Minasyan (+94kg).   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 European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE 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. |
