Armenian sambo wrestlers off to Sofia for European ChampionshipsMay 12, 2011 - 10:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 9 Armenian sambo wrestlers have already left Georgia for Bulgaria to participate in the European Championships May 12-16. As the Sambo Federation of Armenia told PanARMENIAN.Net sports sambo wrestlers Ruzanna Sargsyan (48kg), Tigran Kirakosyan (52kg), Paylak Vardazaryan (62kg) and Ashot Danielyan (74kg) will perform on May 13. Vahan Vardanyan (57kg), Andranik Baghdalyan (68kg) and Mavrik Nasibyan (82kg) will enter competition on the next day. Combat sambo tournaments are scheduled for the last day of the Championships, where Armenia will be represented by Vachik Vardanyan (under 68kg) and Mushegh Osipyan (under 82kg). 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |