3 sportsmen to represent Armenia at Abu Dhabi Judo Grand PrixNovember 22, 2010 - 13:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Abu Dhabi (UAE) Judo Grand Prix will kick off on November 22, giving participants a chance to qualify for the London Olympic Games. The prize fund of the tournament is $200,000. Armenia will be represented by 2009 World Championship bronze winner Hovhannes Davtyan (60kg), 2010 World Cup winner Armen Nazaryan (66kg) and Hambardzum Tonoyan (66kg). Earlier, as per an offer of the International Judo Federation, Romanian specialist Constantin Bogdan has been appointed as President of the Armenian Judo Federation, while Adrian Krioturu has become chief coach of the Armenian team. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |