Did Turkey decide to unite Armenia, Iran, Azerbaijan and Georgia on ice?July 26, 2011 - 22:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish Ice Hockey Federation (TBHF) started consultations with the officials of Georgia, Armenia, Iran and Azerbaijan to establish the Caucasus Ice Hockey League. TBHF Vice President Serhat Enyuce and Directors board member Ufuk Ayhan have already met with the Chairman of Georgian Ice Hockey Federation Nugzar Paikidze and Secretary General Alexander Vashakidze, head of Armenian Ice Hockey Federation Hayk Jaghatspanyan, as well as representatives of Iran and Azerbaijan. During negotiations, the Chairman of the Georgian Ice Hockey Federation and the Secretary General first showed negative attitude towards Armenia’s participation in the league, but after talks they assuaged their position. As Turkush Hurriyet Daily News reported, negotiations with Azerbaijan and Iran are currently underway, although Georgia is already set to join the league. Armenia is also expected to participate. Two teams from Turkey, two teams from Georgia and one team from Armenia will take part in the 2011-2012 season. Games will be held at the Erzurum Ice Hockey Rink in Turkey’s eastern province of Erzurum, due to the ease of land transportation from neighboring Transcaucasus countries. Officials are aiming to formalize the Caucasus League during the semi-annual congress of the IIHF in Istanbul which will be attended by 400 delegates between Sept. 21 and 23. Top stories Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. 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. Partner news | Politico: Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Azerbaijan in 2018-2022 Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Armenia’s enemy even though both countries were supposedly allies in a defense pact. Armenia Security Council chief to attend Ukraine peace summit Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will take part in the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland. Armenian govt. approves ratification of EAEU-Iran free trade deal At a meeting on Friday, June 14, the Armenian government approved the ratification of an EAEU free trade agreement with Iran. Deputy U.S. Secretary of State to arrive in Yerevan Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Yerevan, Armenia from June 17-19 to. |