Armenia's Hovhannes Bachkov eliminates Azeri boxer from Tokyo 2020July 31, 2021 - 10:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Lightweight Armenian boxer Hovhannes Bachkov (63kg) has advanced to the Tokyo Olympics quarterfinals with an impressive 4:1 victory over Azerbaijan’s Javid Chalabiyev on Saturday, July 31. Bachkov will face Elnur Abduraimov of Uzbekistan his quarterfinal bout. The matchup was established after Abudraimov outpointed Bakhodir Usmunov of Tajikistan. After his victory Bachkov sent a message to his compatriots. “Thank you to all those who were waiting for this victory. I have received so many messages, thank you for your support,” Bachkov 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 | Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops. Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |