Armenian judoists to participate World Cup second round in WarsawFebruary 25, 2009 - 22:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian judoists will participate in the World Cup second round due in Warsaw from February 28 to March 1. The Armenian team headed by chief coach Arthur Gevorgyan will leave for the Polish capital tonight. "The World Cup is held in 10 rounds. Our team will participate in 3 of them. The current tournament is a preparation for the European Championship to be held in Tbilisi on April 23-26. We will also participate in the team tournament in Russia on May 25-29 and in UK on September 19-20," Gevorgyan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. In Warsaw, Armenia will be represented by 5 sportsmen: Hovhannes Davtyan (European silver medalist), Arthur Srapyan, Armen Nazaryan (2003 European champion), Hambardzum Tonoyan and Artem Baghdasaryan. As PanARMENIAN.Net came to know from the Judo Association of Armenia, a junior judo tournament will be held in Istanbul on March 21-22. 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |