Five teams represented Russia at international sambo tournament in ArmeniaJuly 19, 2010 - 13:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On July 18, the Russian Center of Science and Culture in Yerevan hosted a meeting with the Russian sambo team, which participated in the first international youth sambo tournament dedicated to Double Hero of the USSR, pilot Nelson Stepanyan. The Russian team was represented by 31 sportsmen from five Russian cities – Armavir, Yaroslavl, Orenburg, Sochi and Yekaterinburg. Meanwhile, Armavir team led by coach Voskan Poghosyan won the biggest number of medals at the tournament among Russian teams – one bronze, three silver and four gold medals, Rossotrudnichestvo representation in Armenia told PanARMENIAN.Net Armenia’s team was the first with 30 medals in the team competition, followed by Russia - 12 medals. Counselor of the Russian Embassy in Armenia, Head of Rossotrudnichestvo representation in Armenia Victor Krivopuskov congratulated sportsmen on successful participation in 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 | 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. |