  Carl Bardakian appointed head coach of Armenian men’s basketball team February 1, 2012 - 13:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On February 1, by decision of the board of Basketball Federation of Armenia, Carl Bardakian has been appointed as head coach of men’s national team. The appointment is conditioned by Bardakian’s outstanding performance at Pan Armenian games as well as his rich experience as a coach in the United States. “Mr. Bardakian professionally demonstrates high potential and has contributed to the development of Armenian basketball in recent years. The Board hopes that he will unite the best Armenian players, thus ensuring positive results during forthcoming European Championship,” Basketball Federation press service told PanARMENIAN.Net   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 |  Latest news Concept to complete Yerevan Cascade discussed at city hall  A conceptual proposal to complete the Cascade complex in downtown Yerevan has been presented by Jean-Michel Wilmotte.Pashinyan visits flood-hit region Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Saturday, June 8 visited the disaster area in the Lori province.€3.5 mln EU grant to support justice reforms in Armenia The European Union has paid €3.5 mln grant to Armenia within a €11mln program on Support to Justice Reforms.Yerevan reacts to Baku’s proposal to see Minsk Group abolition Alen Simonyan has declared that Armenia is taking steps aimed at concluding a peace treaty with Azerbaijan. |
