Araik Mirzoyan: Turkish side brought apologies for being awarded gold by mistakeApril 19, 2011 - 17:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Vice-champion of European Weightlifting Championship Araik Mirzoyan (77 kg) is distressed over being deprived of the championship gold because of the referee mistake. Mirzoyan, similarly to Turkish sportsman Semih Yagci, lifted 347 kg in clean and jerk discipline, yielding only in personal weight factor. However, Yagci performed the third attempt at jerk lift with his kneed bent, which is a mistake the referees failed to notice. “I’d sincerely congratulate the winner, had it been a fair victory. However, I feel I was unfairly deprived of a gold medal. After the competition the Turkish side brought apologies, as well as the arbiters, who, however, noted that the verdict is final,” Mirzoyan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. According to the weightlifter, Armenian Weightlifting Federation has already addressed the International Federation, appealing against the arbiters’ decision. Before the World Championship, Mirzoyan intends to change his weight category to 85 kg. “I’m satisfied with my recent performance; however, I aim for better results at the World Championship,” he said. 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 | U.S., Armenia sign customs deal According to Armenian customs data, U.S.-Armenian trade reached $670 million last year. Glendale mayor to visit Yerevan Asatryan last visited Armenia in December 2022-January 2023 as she helped establish a partnership between Armenia’s Opera House and Los Angeles Opera. Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. Ambassador summoned to Russia returns to Armenia Sergei Kopyrkin has returned to Yerevan more than two weeks after being recalled to Moscow for consultations. |