Rio 2016: Three Armenians to join competition Aug 12August 12, 2016 - 17:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Three Armenian participants will represent the country at the International Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, later today (August 12), Tert.am reports. Arakel Mirzoyan will join the weightlifting competitions for the 85kg weight class. In the female weightlifting matches, Sona Poghosyan will start competing for the 75kg weight class. Monika Vasilyan will take part in the 50m freestyle swimming competitions. The 20-year old female participant is listed on the qualifier’s fifth top eight ranking. 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 | EU to provide budgetary support to Armenia The agreement is aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the educational system of Armenia. Aliyev: No peace treaty unless Armenia changes constitution Azerbaijan will not sign a peace treaty with Armenia unless the latter changes its constitution, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. Azerbaijan proposes Armenia to jointly seek cancelation of Minak Group The Azerbaijani President maintained that the move will show “how sincere Armenia is.” Seven injured in massive gas station explosion in Armenia The Investigative Committee of Armenia has unveiled details about a massive explosion at a gas station on the Yerevan-Sevan highway. |