Yura Movsisyan scores two goals, David Nalbandian back to courtReview of June 6-11 sports events. Tennis:Former Wimbledon finalist and Tennis Masters Cup champion, David Nalbandian lost to Spaniard Fernando Verdasco 5-7 and 1-6 in the AGEON Championship third round at The Queen’s Club in London. Nalbandian who entered the tournament after obtaining a wildcard invitation, had wins over Ilia Marchenko and Ilia Bozoljac in the previous rounds. Even though the Argentine looks in better shape than he has for some time, his physique as sleek as his game, he couldn’t take a hold on Verdasco June 16, 2011 PanARMENIAN.Net - Then, Nalbandian beat Viktor Troicki of Serbia 3:6, 7:6, 10:4 in the first round of Boodles Challenge in London to face Richard Gasquet in the next match. Chess:Armenian grandmasters Sergei Movsesian, Vladimir Akopian and Arman Pashikian have signed contracts with FIDE to confirm their participation in the World Cup to be held August 26, 2011 in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia. Grandmaster Levon Aronian refrained to participate in the tournament, due to his high Elo ranking allowing participation in higher stages of the tournament. Football: Armenia forward Yura Movsisyan helped his Krasnodar FC celebrate a 1-3 victory over Rostov in the 12th round of Russian Championship. Movsisyan scored a goal at the beginning of the 2nd time to make it 1-2. Marcio scored a third goal. Movsisyan also scored a goal in the 13th round match of Russian Championship against Volga. After the match which ended 4-2, Krasnodar coach Slavolyub Muslin said that his team did not miss their chances to press the rivals. It was not the best game but we won.” With 17 points, Krasnodar are 9th in the standings. The Armenian forward said he is happy to have scored a goal, thus helping his team to secure a 4-1 victory in the 13th round of Russian Championship. “It was an important match and important victory, as we had to maintain position in the championship standings,” Movsisyan said. “I don’t like making forecasts but I will strive for victories and score as many goals as I can.” Hasmik Babayan, Gohar Nalbandian / PanARMENIAN News Most popular in the section Olympic medals and courageous victories Story worth reading Glorious path of Armenian football star When weakness is not a verdict More articles in this section Armenian champions, worn out equipment, old gym Hard training path The way to championship Armenian athletes tell about struggle for medals Armenian wrestlers share impressions on European Championship Armenia's Greco-Roman wrestling team headed by Olympic champion Levon Julfalakyan came back home with one gold and two bronze winners. | Kazakh Foreign Minister arrives in Armenia Kazakh Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu on Monday, March 18 arrived in Armenia for a two-day trip. Aliyev touts “good chances” for normalizing ties with Armenia Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has declared that there are “good chances” for normalizing relations with Armenia. Putin secures fifth term as Russian president Russian President Vladimir Putin has secured a fifth term in office through a dubious national plebiscite. Top Armenian, Indian defense officials discuss cooperation The discussions primarily focused on enhancing cooperation in the defence sector between Armenia and India. |