Armenian sambo wrestlers to participate in World Cup in MinskFebruary 11, 2009 - 19:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian sambo wrestlers will participate in the World Cup due in Minsk, Belarus, Feb. 15-18. Ashot Danielyan (weight class: 74kg.) and Vachik Vardanyan (weight class: 68kg.) will represent Armenia in World Cup, Sambo Federation President Levon Hayrapetyan told PanARMENIAN.Net "We'll be training for oncoming Europe Championships. The first one, Sambo Juniors and Youth, is due on April 9-13 in Siauliai, Lithuania.Тhe second one, Men's and Women's Championship will be held on May 14-18 in Milan, with Sport and Combat Sambo competitions for male fighters, and Sport Sambo competitions for women. The fighters to represent Armenia at the oncoming championships will be selected after Sambo Championship to be held in Armenia in spring 2009", Levon Hayrapetyan said. 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 | Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Russia accuses West of preparing invasion of CSTO countries NATO is preparing an invasion of the CSTO countries, the number of provocations in the air is growing, Sergei Shoigu has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north. |