Bako Sahakyan met European and World championsMay 5, 2010 - 16:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 5, NKR President Bako Sahakyan received Artsakh sportsmen, who won medals at Armenian, European and World championships, as well as their coaches. The President congratulated the sportsmen on their achievements and expressed confidence that they will continue bringing honor to the Artsakh Republic through their successful participation in international tournaments. Mr. Sahakyan presented monetary prizes to the sportsmen and their coaches and noted that the authorities are resolute to contribute to the development of sports in the republic. NKR Defense Minister Movses Hakobyan, Chairman of the State Sports Committee and other officials participated in the meeting, the Central Information Department of the NKR President’s Office reported. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |