  2012 Olympics medals unveiled in London July 28, 2011 - 18:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The front of the gold, silver and bronze medals, unveiled yesterday exactly a year before the Games open, always depicts the same imagery - the Greek goddess of sport, Nike, stepping out of the Parthenon. On the other side the 2012 London Olympics logo forms the centrepiece of the medals, unveiled in Trafalgar Square yesterday. The medals are thought to be the biggest in the history of the Summer Olympics, weighing between 375g and 400g. Metalwork designer David Watkins said he was ‘absolutely delighted’ with how they had turned out. ‘It is exciting to think that the finest athletes in the world will be wearing my medal design next summer,’ said the Wolverhampton-born craftsman, Metro News reported.   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 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.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |
