Varuzhan Akobian wins 9th Pan-American Team ChampionshipJanuary 30, 2013 - 17:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Grandmaster Varuzhan Akobian won the champion’s title as part of the U.S. team at Brazil-hosted 9th Pan-American Team Championship. The event brought together 28 participants, with Akobian playing on the second board. With a round to spare, the U.S. team managed to clinch victory at the Pan-American Team Championship and ensure themselves a berth into the World Team Championship, due on December 1, 2013 in Antalya, Turkey. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. 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. |