Armenian athlete Artur Davtyan named among FIG’s top gymnasts January 19, 2018 - 18:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian athlete Artur Davtyan was named one of the world’s top gymnasts of 2016-2017 by the International Federation of Gymnastics (FIG), receiving a medal from the Federation. Davtyan became the European vice-Champion in 2016 and participated in the Rio Olympics the same year. He went on to win international tournaments and snatched several medals in 2017 and became the first gymnast in the history of independent Armenia to reach the World Championships finals (2017). Davtyan is the fourth Armenian gymnast to have been awarded the medal, with Norik Sargsyan, Harutyun Merdinyan and Vahagn Davtyan having earlier been named among the top athletes.   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 Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
