The Armenian junior judo team participated in the European Cup qualification round held in Italy from February 10-11. As the National Olympic Committee reported, the Armenian team was represented by Yuri Israyelyan (50kg), Styopa Darbinyan (55kg), and Mamikon Avetisyan (81kg). Yuri Israyelyan claimed silver, while Styopa Darbinyan took the bronze, the Committee reported.