Armenia to host World Youth Boxing ChampionshipApril 28, 2009 - 21:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Boxing federations of 48 countries applied to participate in World Youth Boxing Championship due in Yerevan on May 23-30. According to Armenian Boxing Federation, about 283 boxers with escorting groups will arrive in the Armenian capital. For the moment, applications are received from Korea, Cyprus, Latvia, Thailand, Sweden, Morocco, Austria, Nigeria, India and some other countries. 13 boxers will represent Turkey at the championship in all weight classes. 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 | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |