Aghvan Melikyan entitled vice-champion of Europe to 23 years in weightliftingOctober 16, 2009 - 23:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian weightlifter Aghvan Melikyan (w/c to 85 kg) at the first ever European Championship in weigtlifting under 23 years, raising a total 354 kg (160 - dash, 194 - push), won the title of vice champion of Europe, contributing the fourth medal to Armenia's team piggy bank. The second Armenian representative in the 85 kg weight category tournament Aram Andrikyan, raising in two exercises 349 kg (156 + 193), took the fourth place. The Belarusian Nicholas Novikov became the champion of Europe in this weight category raising a sum of 364 kg (165+ 199), and Russia's Vladimir Ushakov (352 kg) received bronze. Gold medals were awarded to Smbat Margaryan (up to 56 kg) and Aghasi Aghasyan from Armenia, while Vanik Avetisyan (w /c 62 kg) contributed bronze medal to the piggy bank of the Armenian team. Armenia will be represented on the European scene by Vartan Davtyan (94 kg) and Ruben Alexanyan (105 kg) October 17, the last day of the tournament. 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. |