Levon Julfalakyan: I was expecting more medals from the World ChampionshipsDecember 26, 2009 - 16:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 2009 was good for Armenian Greco-Roman wrestlers, Head coach of Armenia's Greco-Roman Wrestling National team, Olympic champion Levon Julfalakyan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. "In February, our team performed quite well in the" World Cup", and only in the finals our team lost to Russia," Levon Julfalakyan said. In April, the Armenian fighters returned from the European Championships with two gold medals, gold medalists were Arsen Julfalakyan (w/c 74) and Yuri Patrikeev (w/c 120). At the World Championships in Denmark, Roman Amoyan (w/c 55) won a silver medal. "I was expecting more medals from the World Championships, but we will try to correct the mistakes in 2010," Julfalakyan said. According to the head coach, 2010 will be very important for Armenian fighters, as Yerevan will host "World Cup". "In addition, we prepare for European and World Championships, " the head coach concluded. 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 | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |