2012 Olympics medals unveiled in LondonJuly 28, 2011 - 18:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The front of the gold, silver and bronze medals, unveiled yesterday exactly a year before the Games open, always depicts the same imagery - the Greek goddess of sport, Nike, stepping out of the Parthenon. On the other side the 2012 London Olympics logo forms the centrepiece of the medals, unveiled in Trafalgar Square yesterday. The medals are thought to be the biggest in the history of the Summer Olympics, weighing between 375g and 400g. Metalwork designer David Watkins said he was ‘absolutely delighted’ with how they had turned out. ‘It is exciting to think that the finest athletes in the world will be wearing my medal design next summer,’ said the Wolverhampton-born craftsman, Metro News reported. 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. |