Armenian wrestlers to participate in all weight categories of European ChampionshipsMarch 17, 2011 - 20:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On March 14, Armenian freestyle wrestlers launched their trainings prior to the European Championships. All wrestlers, who won medals at the Armenian championships, are coached by Araik Baghdadyan. Baghdadyan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter that the trainings will be held until March 26, and on March 27 the wrestlers will leave for Dortmund, which will host the European Championships. "Earlier we participated in several international tournaments and held joint trainings in Georgia with the country's wrestlers. I would refrain from mentioning names, but there are Armenian wrestlers, who are able to win medals at the European Championships," said Baghdadyan. He added that the most important thing is that the Armenian wrestlers are in a good shape and have no injuries. Mihran Jaburyan (55kg), Ashot Terteryan (60kg), Zhirayr Hovhannisyan (66kg), Musa Murtazaliyev (74kg), Vadim Laliyev (84kg), Edgar Yenokyan (96kg) and Ruslan Basiyev (120kg) will participate in the European Championships. 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |