  Hripsime Khurshudyan wins European bronze, hints at retirement February 20, 2024 - 11:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian weightlifter Hripsime Khurshudyan won the bronze at the European Championships under way in Bucharest, Romania on Monday, February 19. Khurshudyan came third in the 87 kg event with a total result of 227 kg (105+122). The Armenian also won a small bronze medal in the snatch exercise, and was 5th in the clean & jerk. The 36-year-old took off his sneakers after the last attempt, kissed the barbell and thanked her fans, hinting at retirement, the Public Radio said. Tatev Hakobyan, also representing Armenia in the same weight category came in the fourth with a total result of 227 kg (103+124).   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 Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |
