Aghasi Aghasyan entitled European champion in weightlifting up to 23 yearsOctober 16, 2009 - 23:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian weightlifter Agasi Aghasyan (w /c 77 kg) at the first ever European Championship in athletics under 23 years, raising a total combination of 337 kg (150 - dash, 187 - push), won the title of European champion, contributing the second gold medal into Armenia's team treasury. The second Armenian representative in the tournament up to the 77 kg weight category Araik Mirzoyan, raising 321 kg in total (148 +173), took the fifth place. The Ukrainian Yuri Chikida (333 kg) won the Silver medal in this weight category. The Armenian team left for Vladislavovo (Poland). 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |