 Para-athlete gets a food delivery job to raise money for Tokyo 2020 February 4, 2020 - 15:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Mikhail Astashov, a Russian world triathlon champion with missing limbs, has started working as a Yandex Food courier to raise money for his participation in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games, The Moscow Times reports. Astashov, who won the 2019 Paratriathlon World Cup, has raised money in the past for competitions, saying he has received little funding from his region's Sports Ministry. In November, he said he needed 350,000 rubles ($5,600) to attend the Paralympic qualifying rounds. After Astashov gained widespread media attention with his new job, a Sverdlovsk region’s top official said that Astashov would be provided with the money he needs to compete.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest 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. |
