Armenia win first gold at European Weightlifting ChampionshipsAugust 11, 2022 - 17:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Student of Gyumri State College of Olympic Sport Shift Mikayel Cholakyan won Armenia's first gold at the European Youth Weightlifting Championships on Wednesday, August 10. Competing in the 49 kg weight category, Cholakyan successfully lifted a total of 182 (81+101) kg above his head and outperformed his Turkish competitors who won the silver and bronze medals. European Youth Weightlifting Championships will run through August 18. 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 | Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops. Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |