Armenian swimmer left for Czech Republic to participate in youth championship

July 8, 2009 - 18:56 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - In the 36 European Swimming Championship, there will be 1 sportsman representing Armenia. 17-year-old Sergey Pavnev has already arrived in Prague together with his trainer. On July 8-12, Armenian swimmer will compete with sportsmen representing 44 countries. Armenian Swimming Federation's President Igor Safaryan says this is a good chance for the young swimmer in terms of gaining experience.



"We conducted very effective trainings in Tsahkadzor, and our sportsman is in a good shape. We do not anticipate a medal, as we do not yet have relevant conditions for improving our sportsmen's skills," Safaryan noted.



Armenian swimmer will swim butterfly for 50 m. and free style - for 50, 100 and 200 m.
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