Today the International Weightlifting Federation has allowed Armenia’s junior team to compete in tournaments. Earlier, the ban was lifted from the youth team, Secretary General at Weightlifting Federation of Armenia, men’s team manager Pashik Alaverdyan has told Mediamax Sport.
Three Armenian weightlifters can now compete in World Championship on July 7-14. Rafik Harutyunyan (77kg), Samvel Babakyan (94kg) and Varazdat Lalayan (104kg) will travel to Tashkent with manager Melik Ghukasyan.
“We have selected strong athletes. We have big expectations and we hope we’ll bring home medals. I will head our delegation and participate in IWF conference in Tashkent as well,” said Alaverdyan.
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