Greco-Roman Wrestling World Cup: Armenian wrestlers lose to Russians after defeating AzerisFebruary 21, 2009 - 16:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Greco-Roman Wrestling team lost to Russia at the World Cup held on Feb. 19-21 in Clermont-Ferrand, France. During the first combat the Armenian team drubbed Hungarians 7:0. In the second tour, Armenian wrestlers fought against the Azeri team, yet losing 3:0 in the team event, managed to reverse course of the combats gaining further 3 victories and taking a 4-3 win. In the third tour, Armenian wrestlers were defeated by the Russian team, losing 2:5. As result, Armenians will fight for the third place with the Cuban team. Russians got through to the final where it will combat with the hosting French team. The award ceremony will be held today, upon completion of final rounds. 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 | Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”. 41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience. Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. EU still discussing funding Armenia through European Peace Facility Discussions continue in the EU on providing Armenia with funds from the European Peace Facility, Vassilis Maragos says. |