Armenia to face China in World Chess Olympiad last roundSeptember 8, 2012 - 13:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The last, 11th round of Istanbul-hosted World Chess Olympiad is due September 9, with Armenian team to face off against Hungary, 5th with 15 points. After round 10, Armenian team has gained 17 points to share the 1-3 places. Tiebreak points place China 1st, followed by Armenia and Russia. In round 11, China and Russia will rival Ukraine and Germany respectively. Armenian chess players got off to a successful start at the championship, having beaten Bolivian, Bangladesh, Spanish, Philippine and Ukrainian teams. Armenia tied a game against Russia, and lost to China. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |