Buenos Aires wins 2018 Summer Youth Olympic Games bidJuly 4, 2013 - 18:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - (SFC) International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Dr. Jacques Rogge made the announcement that Buenos Aires is set to host the 3rd Youth Olympic Games, SportsFeatures said. Buenos Aires is also set to host the much anticipated 125th IOC session in two months’ time where the 2020 summer Olympic Games host city will be elected and a new leader of the IOC will also be chosen as Dr. Jacques Rogge steps down after 2 terms in office. The bid team was led by Mauricio Macri, head of the government of Buenos Aires, Gerardo Werthein, IOC member and NOC President, Agustin Pichot, and Florencia Habif. Two other cities were in the running for the YOG with Buenos Aires, Glasgow Scotland and Medellin, Colombia. Both cities put on a good show with IOC EB member, Sir Craig Reedie, opening the presentation for Glasgow and the President of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos, front and center for Medellin. 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. |