  Grandmaster Zaven Andriasian wins Kazan Universiade silver July 16, 2013 - 12:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian grandmaster Zaven Andriasian won silver at Kazan Universiade, having tied the round 9 game with Philippines’ Wesley So. 9 chess players having gained 6,5 points each, the Philippine won gold based on tie-break points, followed by Andriasian. Robert Hovhannisyan beat Turkmenistan’s Maksat Atabayev to gain 10th spot with 6 points. Armenia won 5 more medals at the tournament, with sambo wrestler Tigran Kirakosyan (55 kg) gaining the Universiade gold.   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 European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
