  Armenian judoists come 5th and 7th in Tbilisi World CupJanuary 26, 2009 - 14:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian judoists Robert Vardanyan and Hakob Arakelyan came 5th and 7th respectively in Tbilisi World Cup. Although the other 5 members of the Armenian team were not successful, coach Artur Gevorgyan is pleased with the sportsmen, who returned to Yerevan today. "This tournament was a preparation. Our leading judoists, Armen Nazaryan and Hovhannes Davtyan, did not go to Tbilisi but they are training for the 2nd tour of the World Cup due in April," he told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter.   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 |  Related sections 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. |
