  Armenia to host MMA individual world championships in 2011April 28, 2011 - 12:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia’s ArmFighting Federation president Hayk Ghukasyan said the federation plans to hold PROFC mixed martial arts (MMA) individual world championships in Yerevan in 2011. The tournament will bring together 30 strongest sportsmen of the world; Armenia will be represented by four fighters, said Ghukasyan. “Out of sportsmen residing in Armenia, only David Khachatryan will participate in it, while the rest will be invited from other countries,” noted Ghukasyan. In 2010, the federation organized PROFC Union Nation Cup in mixed martial arts with participation of teams from Armenia, Russia, Ukraine and Serbia in Karen Demirchyan Sport and Concert Complex. “There are 420 sportsmen in Armenia engaged in mixed martial arts, including women,” concluded Ghukasyan.   Top stories Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. 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.   Partner news |  Latest news Israel warns of “serious consequences” after Armenia recognizes Palestine  Dmitry Gendelman said the move will have “serious long-term consequences” for Israel-Armenia relations.French envoy travels to Armenia’s Syunik French ambassador to Armenia Olivier Decottignies visited the town of Goris in the country’s southern Syunik province.Actress Lala Mnatsakanyan dies aged 67 Actress Lala Mnatsakanyan has died at the age of 67, according to a statement from the YSITC.CSTO says retains obligations to Armenia The CSTO retains all obligations to Armenia, the country remains an ally of the organization, Imangali Tasmagambetov says. |
