 Aghasi Aghasyan entitled European champion in weightlifting up to 23 yearsOctober 16, 2009 - 23:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian weightlifter Agasi Aghasyan (w /c 77 kg) at the first ever European Championship in athletics under 23 years, raising a total combination of 337 kg (150 - dash, 187 - push), won the title of European champion, contributing the second gold medal into Armenia's team treasury. The second Armenian representative in the tournament up to the 77 kg weight category Araik Mirzoyan, raising 321 kg in total (148 +173), took the fifth place. The Ukrainian Yuri Chikida (333 kg) won the Silver medal in this weight category. The Armenian team left for Vladislavovo (Poland).   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 Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.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. |
