Albert Azaryan: according to my calculations, I am 40February 13, 2009 - 18:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Renowned Armenian gymnast Albert Azaryan marked his 80th birthday on February 11. During a news conference dedicated to his jubilee, he told reporters the story of his legendary Iron Cross. "It was at the USSR Championship in 1953. The judges were too strict and I was a bit nervous about it. When it was my turn, I took the rings, pulled myself up and began turning to each judge as if asking "how do you like it?." My exercise was not given an assessment then but I was invited to the next championship. As it turned out, they had rated my innovation as something unprecedented," Azaryan said. The legendary sportsman said that he hasn't seen anyone who could do his Cross so far. Asked how he feels, he said, "According to my calculations, I am 40. I count days only and don't count nights." As to plans for this year, Azaryan said he doesn't outline anything special. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |