  Armenia to face China in World Chess Olympiad last round September 8, 2012 - 13:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The last, 11th round of Istanbul-hosted World Chess Olympiad is due September 9, with Armenian team to face off against Hungary, 5th with 15 points. After round 10, Armenian team has gained 17 points to share the 1-3 places. Tiebreak points place China 1st, followed by Armenia and Russia. In round 11, China and Russia will rival Ukraine and Germany respectively. Armenian chess players got off to a successful start at the championship, having beaten Bolivian, Bangladesh, Spanish, Philippine and Ukrainian teams. Armenia tied a game against Russia, and lost to China.   Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent.   Partner news |  Latest news Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev  German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
