Armenian skiers leave European Youth Olympic FestivalFebruary 21, 2009 - 19:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian skiers leave the 9th European Youth Olympic Festival which kicked off in Slask-Beskidy, Poland, on Feb 14. Sergey Mikaelyan showed a record result for Armenia, coming 23rd among 80 participants in a 7.5 km marathon and 24th in a 10 km marathon (freestyle), Armenian Ski Federation reported. Single figure skater Sargis Hayrapetyan also dropped out of the competition, coming 16th in the team event. Armenian Olympic delegation will be back on Feb. 23 after the closing ceremony. 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. |