Queen’s granddaughter to carry London 2012 torchMay 23, 2012 - 20:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - London Olympic organizers say Zara Phillips, the granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, will carry the Olympic torchwhile riding Toytown - the horse that nearly helped her win a berth for the Beijing Olympics. The 31-year-old daughter of Princess Anne will ride Toytown on the final leg of the relay at the Cheltenham racecourse on Wednesday, May 23 where she will then light a celebratory cauldron signaling the end of the fifth day of the 70-day torch relay. Phillips is seeking a berth on new horse High Kingdom in Britain's2012 London Olympics team. She missed out on a spot for Beijing in 2008 when Toytown was injured. Organizers on Tuesday confirmed that she would take part, according to the Associated Press r. 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. |