  Azerbaijan confirms participation in European Weightlifting Championships in Yerevan March 20, 2023 - 16:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan has confirmed five of its weightlifters will participate European Senior Championships set to be held in Yerevan, Armenia from 15 – 23 April 2023. Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Karen Giloyan revealed earlier that Azerbaijan had indeed expressed interest in participating in the championships in Yerevan. This is the first time Armenia will host European Weightlifting Championship. The opening ceremony is scheduled to take place on April 14 at Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concert Complex, which will also host the competitions.   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 Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
