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The Armenian Adults Shooting Championship was held at the Children and Youth Republican Sports School of Shooting during which Hrach Babayan and Mariam Mikaelyan set new records at air rifle and Hayk Babayan – a final’s record, reports ANOC press service.

Air rifle, 60 shots: Among men Hayk Babayan placed first with 620, 9 points. Haykaz Kankanyan and Vrezh Torosyan followed him placing second and third, respectively. Among women the best results were registered by Mariam Mikaelyan, Alla Poghosyan and Anush Nalbandyan.

Air pistol, 60 shots: Sevak Arshakyan came in first scoring 198, 8 points among men, Zaven Igityan was second with 153,1 points and Benik Khlghatyan - third with 173, 5 points. The winner among women was named Elmira Karapetyan (195, 9 points), Gohar Danielyan and Astghik Ghukasyan came in second and third, respectively.

Air rifle, running target, normal race: Hovhannes Khachatryan took the first position and was followed by Hovhannes Margaryan and Razmik Minasyan. Among women the top 3 shooters were Gohar Harutyunyan, Margarita Mosyan and Lilit Mkrtchyan.

Air rifle, running target, mixed: Hovhannes Khachatryan became the winner of the exercise. The second and third places were taken by Razmik Minasyan and Shant Sargsyan, respectively. Among girls the prize places were taken by Gohar Harutyunyan, Lilit Mkrtchyan and Laura Avetisyan.