US Ambassador to Armenia participates in "Run for Your Life" Thanksgiving fun run 2009November 21, 2009 - 15:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On November 21, Vahakni residential community hosted Thanksgiving fun run 2009 - Run for Your Life organized by US Embassy in Armenia. US Ambassador to Armenia Marie Yovanovitch participated in the event."This is the first time I participate in such an event. Healthy life style is a must for everyone. I don't believe I'll win today, but participation is what matters," the Ambassador noted, expressing a hope that in future the event will attract more participants. About 100 children and adults, representing foreign embassies in Armenia, Millennium Challenge Corporation and other international organizations, participated in run competition. The competition was organized in Thanksgiving day celebration and aimed at healthy lifestyle propaganda. Competition winners were awarded with cash bonuses. 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 | Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops. Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |