Yerevan to host mass events dedicated to International Olympic DayJune 18, 2009 - 18:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - International Olympic Committee President Jaque Rogue has congratulated all national Olympic committees on International Olympic Day. In his congratulatory message to Armenia, he expressed hope that such addresses would become traditional.Events to be organized for all people above age 13 will bear the slogan "Move, Study, Discover". Competitions will be held under the aegis of IOC and RA NOC (Chairman: Gagik Tsaroukyan). They will take place in all regions of Armenia and NKR and involve the following sports forms: kayak-paddling, fencing, judo, box, wrestling, skiing and cycle racing. On June 20, Yerevan will host an Olympic marathon with the participation of people belonging to 6 age classes. Winners will be awarded diplomas and memory prizes. Participants will receive T-shirts. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |