November 4, 2009 - 17:47 AMT
Armenian gymnasts to participate in Hrant Shahinyan's commemorative tournament
On November 10-14, Yerevan will host artistic gymnastics international tournament. Over 50 Armenian gymnasts under 18 will participate, Armenian Gymnastic Federation Secretary General Elfik Hovhannesyan told PanARMENIAN.Net reporter.

Hrant Shahinyan (born July 30, 1923) is a former Soviet gymnast, Olympic and world champion. Shahinyan competed for the Soviet Union at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki where he received gold medals in rings and team combined exercises, and silver medals in pommel horse and individual all-around.