Armenia to host Kubota Karate international tournamentJuly 23, 2009 - 22:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Kubota Karate international tournament will be held in Armenia on July 25 and 26, bringing together 360 sportsmen from the United States, Poland, India, Ukraine, Belarus, Iran, Georgia, Armenia and NKR. "It's a brave initiative to organize such tournament in the period of global economic crisis. Some countries could not send participants due to the lack of financing," said Grigor Mikaelyan, president of the RA Karate Federation. The tournament was initiated by Soke Takayuki Kubota 10th dan Gosoku-ryu karate, who is visiting Armenia for the first time. 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 | SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. Iran’s Red Crescent sends aid to Armenia’s flood-hit regions The Iranian Red Crescent Society has sent humanitarian aid to the victims of deadly floods that hit northern Armenia on May 25-26. |