Armenia's Hovhannes Bachkov eliminates Azeri boxer from Tokyo 2020July 31, 2021 - 10:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Lightweight Armenian boxer Hovhannes Bachkov (63kg) has advanced to the Tokyo Olympics quarterfinals with an impressive 4:1 victory over Azerbaijan’s Javid Chalabiyev on Saturday, July 31. Bachkov will face Elnur Abduraimov of Uzbekistan his quarterfinal bout. The matchup was established after Abudraimov outpointed Bakhodir Usmunov of Tajikistan. After his victory Bachkov sent a message to his compatriots. “Thank you to all those who were waiting for this victory. I have received so many messages, thank you for your support,” Bachkov said. 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 | Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event. Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party. Russia confirms start of withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh The Kremlin has confirmed reports about the start of the withdrawal of Russian peacekeeping forces in Karabakh. France recalls its ambassador to Azerbaijan France on April 16 said it had recalled for consultations the French ambassador to Azerbaijan. |