Vanik Avetisyan brought Armenia the second medal in European Weigh-Lifting ChampionshipOctober 15, 2009 - 16:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian weigh-lifter Vanik Avetisyan (w/c 62 kg.) became the first athlete below age 23 to lift 270 kg. weigh (119 jerks and 151 jolts) in European Championship. In recent competition, Diamin Vishevski of Poland became European Champion (w/c 274 kg.) while Turkey's Ceasar Bunia (273 kg.) won a silver medal.On the first day of tournament, Smbat Margaryan (w/c 56 kg.) won Europe's Champion title. Tournament for 69 kg. weigh-class is due on October 15. Armenia will be represented by David Muradyan. Let's note that 9 Armenian weigh-lifters have left for left for Vladislavovo, Poland to participate in championship. 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 | Welcome to CaseKey 2024. Byblos Bank Armenia firmly stands by future innovators Strategic business cases, invaluable experience, innovative approaches and more than 25 events are in store for the participants of CaseKey 2024. Macron honors Charles Aznavour on 100th anniversary French President Emmanuel Macron has paid tribute to the memory of French-Armenian crooner Charles Aznavour. Erdogan’s approval rating falls below 40 percent: survey A total of 53.4 percent of respondents said they disapprove of the performance of Erdoğan. Blinken says U.S. reviewing a number of aid requests from Armenia He said the U.S. is reviewing the requests to determine what more it can do to increase its assistance to Armenia. |