Second Armenian wrestler qualifies for Rio Olympics in a single dayApril 22, 2016 - 17:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian wrestler Arsen Julfalakyan (up to 75 kg) qualified for the Rio Olympics at the 2nd Olympic Games World Qualifying Tournament in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. At the tournament on Friday, April 22, Julfalakian gained a bronze medal. Also on Friday, Maksim Manukyan (up to 85kg) qualified for the Olympic Games. Also representing Armenia at the Rio 2016 Olympics are wrestlers Garnik Mnatsakanyan (up to 57 kg), Levan Berianidze (up to 125 kg), Artur Aleksanyan (up to 98 kg) and Mihran Harutyunyan (up to 66 kg). 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 | 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. |