Five teams represented Russia at international sambo tournament in ArmeniaJuly 19, 2010 - 13:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On July 18, the Russian Center of Science and Culture in Yerevan hosted a meeting with the Russian sambo team, which participated in the first international youth sambo tournament dedicated to Double Hero of the USSR, pilot Nelson Stepanyan. The Russian team was represented by 31 sportsmen from five Russian cities – Armavir, Yaroslavl, Orenburg, Sochi and Yekaterinburg. Meanwhile, Armavir team led by coach Voskan Poghosyan won the biggest number of medals at the tournament among Russian teams – one bronze, three silver and four gold medals, Rossotrudnichestvo representation in Armenia told PanARMENIAN.Net Armenia’s team was the first with 30 medals in the team competition, followed by Russia - 12 medals. Counselor of the Russian Embassy in Armenia, Head of Rossotrudnichestvo representation in Armenia Victor Krivopuskov congratulated sportsmen on successful participation in the tournament. 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 | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |