Armenian Youth Judo Team to participate in European CupApril 7, 2011 - 20:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On April 7, Armenian Youth Judo Team left for Thessalonica to participate in European Cup. This year, the tournament is hosting judo wrestlers from 19 countries. Armenian team will be represented by 7 male and 2 female judo wrestlers, with Tigran Babayan as a head coach. David Khitarayn was appointed as an arbiter. Male and female judo wrestlers in 55, 50, 66, 73 kg and 63, 70, 78, +78 kg weigh classes respectively will perform on April 9. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |