Armenia playing against Iran at U16 Chess OlympiadOctober 29, 2011 - 13:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian team is playing against Iran in the 7th round of the World U16 Youth Chess Olympiad in Izmit, Turkey. Armenia dominates the tournament with 17.5 points. Iranians are currently 3rd with 16 points. Karen Grigoryan is facing Pouya Idani, Hovhannes Gabuzyan is rivaling Nima Javanbakht while Tigran Harutyunyan and Arman Mikaelyan are playing against Amir Kousarinia and Ahmad Asgharzadeh respectively. 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. |