London hosts 2011 European Women and Sport conferenceSeptember 16, 2011 - 13:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - UEFA is a key participant in the 2011 European Women and Sport conference at Grange City in London from September 15 to 18. UEFA's support for EWS2011, a joint event with the Council of Europe through EPAS (Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport) which brings together sports leaders and opinion formers from across Europe, underlines the status of the conference as a leading forum for women's sport. The EWS2011 agenda is aimed at sports federations, athletes, coaches and governments, and invites world-renowned researchers to debate and celebrate women in sport. The conference will explore, among other things, the commercial value of women's sport, high performance coaching culture and women's contribution to medal success. Confirmed speakers include Androulla Vasilliou, European Commissioner for Sport, Sir Philip Craven MBE, president of the International Paralympic Committee, and William Gaillard, adviser to the UEFA president, UEFA official website 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 | 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. |