US Ambassador to Armenia participates in "Run for Your Life" Thanksgiving fun run 2009November 21, 2009 - 15:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On November 21, Vahakni residential community hosted Thanksgiving fun run 2009 - Run for Your Life organized by US Embassy in Armenia. US Ambassador to Armenia Marie Yovanovitch participated in the event."This is the first time I participate in such an event. Healthy life style is a must for everyone. I don't believe I'll win today, but participation is what matters," the Ambassador noted, expressing a hope that in future the event will attract more participants. About 100 children and adults, representing foreign embassies in Armenia, Millennium Challenge Corporation and other international organizations, participated in run competition. The competition was organized in Thanksgiving day celebration and aimed at healthy lifestyle propaganda. Competition winners were awarded with cash bonuses. 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. |