Modern Olympic Games mark 116th anniversaryApril 6, 2012 - 11:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The first Olympic Games of the modern era were hosted in the Panathenaic stadium in Athens on April 1, 1896. 116 years ago King George I of Greece proclaimed the opening of the First Modern Olympic Games. This event in fact lifted the ban imposed by the Roman emperor Theodosius I who decreed in 394 that the games be halted. These Games brought together 245 athletes from 13 countries: Australia, Austro-Hungary, Italy, Bulgaria, Great Britain, Germany, Greece, Denmark, U.S., France, Chile, Switzerland and Sweden. 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 | SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. Iran’s Red Crescent sends aid to Armenia’s flood-hit regions The Iranian Red Crescent Society has sent humanitarian aid to the victims of deadly floods that hit northern Armenia on May 25-26. |