Coach hails Armenian wrestlers’ participation in World CupFebruary 22, 2013 - 14:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Chief coach of Armenia's Greco-Roman wrestling team Levon Julfalakyan has hailed the athletes’ participation in the World Cup. “A number of young wrestlers will be tested this year, to further join the team. Our athletes came 4th at the Cup, leaving behind several teams,” the coach said, adding that Armenia scored three wins in 5 bouts of the Cup. Mr Julfalakyan further highly assessed the performances of Harutyun Hovannisyan (55kg), Aleksan Mikayelyan (60kg) and Rafik Manukyan (74kg). Armenian Greco-Roman wrestlers will conduct two team practice sessions on Feb 24-March 2 and March 7-21, prior to the European Championship, due on March 19-24 in Tbilisi. 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. |