Sports: Paralympic Games, China Open

By Michael Harutyunyan

ArmenianNow Sports Reporter

The Paralympic Games open today in Athens, Greece and will continue through September 28.

(from left to right)Onik Hovakimyan, Marine Hakobian, Mariam Sahakian, Gevorg Karagashian
Armenia is among a record-number 141 nations participating, represented by:

•Mariam Sahakyan (swimming)

•Gevorg Karagashyan (powerlifting)

•Onik Hovakimyan (wheelchair marathon)

•Marine Hakobyan (archery)

All are members of Pyunic Union for Disabled.