17/01/2011 14:19
Arsen Galstyan takes silver in Baku
Ethnic Armenian judoka representing Russia, Arsen Galstyan (w/c 60 kg) fought successfully in the World Masters Olympic rating tournament of the International Judo Federation hosted by Azerbaijani capital Baku. Galstyan reached the final on Saturday after beating Azerbaijani fighter Ilgar Myushkiev in the semis. The Armenian fighter, however, settled for second place after losing, in the final, to the world leader in the division Rishod Sobirov representing Uzbekistan. The tournament had brought together judokas from more than 40 countries. No athlete representing Armenia, however, participated in the competition.