  Armenia names squad for Olympic Greco-Roman qualifier March 26, 2012 - 18:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Chief coach of Armenian freestyle wrestling team Araik Bagdadyan named the squad for the first rating tournament, Olympic Greco-Roman qualifier to be held in Sofia from April 20-22. In conversation with a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, Mr. Bagdadyan said the squad consists of Narek Sanoyan (60kg), David Safaryan (66 kg), Suren Markosyan (74kg), Hajimurad Nurmagometov (84 kg), Edgar Yenokyan (96 kg) and Ruslan Basiyev (120kg). Armenian wrestlers are currently conducting team practice session in Vladikavkaz with the team of North Ossetia. “All the wreslers are in good shape. We are happy that Edgar Yenokyan managed to recover form the injury and will participate in the tournament. We will be back in Armenia on March 31 and will hold the last team practice session in Yerevan,” Bagdadyan said. Mihran Jaburyan (55 kg) is the only freestyle wrestler to represent Armenia at the Olympic Games. The second rating tournament is due from April 27-29 in China, and the last one in Helsinki from May 4-6.   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 |  Latest news Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora  To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia.Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar.ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event.Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |
