Greco-Roman Wrestling World Cup: Armenian wrestlers lose to Russians after defeating AzerisFebruary 21, 2009 - 16:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Greco-Roman Wrestling team lost to Russia at the World Cup held on Feb. 19-21 in Clermont-Ferrand, France. During the first combat the Armenian team drubbed Hungarians 7:0. In the second tour, Armenian wrestlers fought against the Azeri team, yet losing 3:0 in the team event, managed to reverse course of the combats gaining further 3 victories and taking a 4-3 win. In the third tour, Armenian wrestlers were defeated by the Russian team, losing 2:5. As result, Armenians will fight for the third place with the Cuban team. Russians got through to the final where it will combat with the hosting French team. The award ceremony will be held today, upon completion of final rounds. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |