Beijing: Armenia's Mikayel Mikayelyan finished 61st at men’s 15 km classic February 12, 2022 - 10:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's Mikayel Mikayelyan finished 61st among 95 athletes in men’s 15 km classic race at Beijing Winter Olympics. He had earlier finished 47th at men's 30km skiathlon. The 23-year-old athlete is a multiple champion of Armenia, winner of international tournaments. Mikayelyan participated in the U-23 World Championship in 2021 alongside 71 participants from 30 countries and took the 8th place, showing Armenia's best result in skiing. Finland's Iivo Niskanen, meanwhile, took control of the 15-kilometer cross-country race and proved his dominance in classic skiing. He was followed by Russia's Alexander Bolshunov.   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 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.Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |
