Young Armenian chess players win Youth Championship medalsJune 9, 2023 - 13:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Young Armenian chess players have won medals, including one gold, at the World Youth Chess Championship in Montesilvano, Italy. In particular, Robert Piliposyan won gold at the World U16 Rapid Chess Championship, after scoring 8.5 points out of 11. Tyhran Ambartsumianm meanwhile, snatched the bronze medal at the World U12 Rapid Chess Championship with the same result. Aleks Sahakyan and Mariam Khachatryan are also among the prize winners of the World Youth Rapid Chess Championship. Sahakyan scored 8.5 points out of 11 and shared the 3-4 places. With extra indications Aleks took the 4th place. Khachatryan scored 7 points and shared the 4-5 places. With extra indications Mariam took the 4th place. 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. |