Armenian cyclist wins silver in Portugal, eyes World ChampionshipsDecember 16, 2017 - 12:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian cyclist Edgar Stepanyan has won a silver medal in the scratch event of the Troféu Internacional (International Trophy) in Anadia, Portugal. Competing in the U23 group, the Armenian athlete lagged behind Portugal's Ivo Oliveira. Stepanyan has secured important points and if fighting to participate in the world championships in the Netherlands. The Armenian will compete in the scratch race of the elite tournament (among adults) on Saturday, December 16. 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 | Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops. Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |