  Armenian weightlifters won 78 medals in 2010  December 2, 2010 - 14:01 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - President of the Armenian Weightlifting Federation Samvel Khachatryan is pleased with the results of the U23 European Championships in Limassol, Cyprus. “This year our sportsmen won 78 medals. The Armenian hymn sounded at each tournament. We are pleased to have so many talented weightlifters,” he said. As to unsuccessful performance of Olympian Smbat Margaryan, Khachatryan noted that it was Smbat’s fourth tournament this year, which proved to be extremely hard. “Besides, Smbat has problems with weight and we have decided that he will change his weight category,” he said, adding that U23 champion Araik Mirzoyan will also change his category from 77 to up to 85kg. “We will spare no effort to qualify 6 men participants for London Olympic Games,” Khachatryan resumed.   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 Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day  May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865.Armenian, Azerbaijani heads of parliament meet in Switzerland President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova.Border residents overnight on highway to protest Armenia’s Residents of Kirants continue to express outrage over the government’s decision to cede land to Azerbaijan.Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. |
