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Mayor of Paris' 17th district welcomes Armenian Olympic medalist wrestlers

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Mayor of Paris' 17th district welcomes Armenian Olympic medalist wrestlers

YEREVAN, AUGUST 8, ARMENPRESS. Today, the Mayor of the 17th district of Paris, Geoffroy Boulard, received members of the Armenian Olympic team, Olympic medalists wrestlers Artur Aleksanyan and Malkhas Amoyan in the city park, according to the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia. 

The event was also attended by Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia Karen Giloyan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to France Hasmik Tolmajian, members of the Armenian Olympic delegation, and numerous fans.

“Welcoming the athletes, the mayor of the 17th district of Paris congratulated them on the spectacular competition and the medals won at Paris 2024. Geoffroy Boulard stressed that the relations between Armenia and France have always been warm and friendly. 

Karen Giloyan expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and kind attitude and stressed that the Armenian Olympic delegation has felt the support and friendly attitude of both the Paris authorities and the French people throughout the games," the statement said. 

According to the source, silver medalist of the Paris Olympic Games Artur Aleksanyan and bronze medalist Malkhas Amoyan also thanked for the hospitality and warm reception. The participants were also greeted by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to France, Hasmik Tolmajian. 

After that, the Armenian athletes took pictures with fans gathered in the city park of the 17th district of Paris, signing autographs. Artur Aleksanyan and Malkhas Amoyan will also take part in the "Olympic House of Armenia" event in Paris and meet with representatives and fans of the Armenian community of France.

 

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