Australian Open: Khachanov sends message of support to KarabakhJanuary 21, 2023 - 11:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian-Russian tennis player Karen Khachanov, after reaching the 1/8 finals of the Australian Open, expressed his support for the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), which has been under blockade for over 40 days now. Khachanov on Friday, January 20 beat the American Francis Tiafoe with a score of 6:3, 6:4, 3:6, 7:6 (11:9) in Melbourne. Immediately after the game ended, 26-year-old Khachanov wrote on the camera shooting the game: “Artsakh, stay strong”. Khachanov will next play Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka (31st seed). Since December 12, the sole road connecting Nagorno Karabakh to Armenia - the Lachin Corridor - has been blocked by self-described Azerbaijani environmentalists. Karabakh residents have reported food and fuel shortages, while hospital patients don't have access to essential medicines, with only a handful allowed transfer to facilities in Armenia proper. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE 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. |