Albert Azaryan: according to my calculations, I am 40February 13, 2009 - 18:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Renowned Armenian gymnast Albert Azaryan marked his 80th birthday on February 11. During a news conference dedicated to his jubilee, he told reporters the story of his legendary Iron Cross. "It was at the USSR Championship in 1953. The judges were too strict and I was a bit nervous about it. When it was my turn, I took the rings, pulled myself up and began turning to each judge as if asking "how do you like it?." My exercise was not given an assessment then but I was invited to the next championship. As it turned out, they had rated my innovation as something unprecedented," Azaryan said. The legendary sportsman said that he hasn't seen anyone who could do his Cross so far. Asked how he feels, he said, "According to my calculations, I am 40. I count days only and don't count nights." As to plans for this year, Azaryan said he doesn't outline anything special. 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |