  Armenian shot putter competing for Georgia at Tokyo 2020 July 19, 2021 - 16:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An Armenian athlete competing for Georgia is participating in Tokyo Olympics, which open on Friday, July 23 in Tokyo, Japan, Armenpress reports. Benik Abrahamyan is a shot putter who also competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He is a multiple champion and record holder, a participant of five Pan-Armenian Games and winner of the last four and. He lives in Tbilisi. Georgia will compete in 11 sports events at the Olympic Games in Tokyo: wrestling, judo, weightlifting, athletics, fencing, swimming, tennis, boxing, karate, rhythmic gymnastics and shooting. A total of 35 athletes will represent the country in the Japanese capital.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
