European U23 Judo Championships kick off on Nov. 20November 18, 2011 - 12:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - European U23 Judo Championships kick off on in Tyumen, Russia, on Nov. 20 The pairings of the first tournament day in 66kg weight category have been announced as follows: Gor Harutyunyan- Olle Sundstrom (Sweden), Grigor Ivanyan - Orkhan Safarov (Azerbaijan), Arthur Yeranosyan - Vreme Eugen (Moldova), Gevorg Torosyan – Kenneth van Gansbeke (Belgium). 314 judokas from 37 countries will participate in the Championships. Armenian team will be headed by coaches Tigran Babayan and Artur Gevorgyan. David Khitaryan will be a referee. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |