Armenian sportsmen participate in Judo Grand Prix Düsseldorf 2012February 18, 2012 - 15:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian judoka Hovhannes Davtyan (60 kg) lost to Michael Iten in the 1/16 final of Judo Grand Prix Düsseldorf 2012, while Artur Vardanyan was defeated by Valtteri Jokinen (Finland) in the 1/32 final in the same weight class. Arthur Yeranosyan (U 66 kg) and Zhanna Stankevich (57 kg) lost to Islam Baialinov (Kyrgyzstan) and Rafael Silva (Brazil) respectively. In 1/16 final Armen Nazaryan (66 kg) will clash Kasym Populov (Turkmenistan), Artyom Baghdasaryan will rival Alexander Wieczerzak (Germany), Hakob Arakelyan (100 kg) - Dino Pfeiffer (Germany). Gayane Harutyunyan (48 kg) will face off against Jung-Yeon Chung (China). 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |