2009 World Chess Cup: Hakobian, Ponomaryov draw the gameNovember 26, 2009 - 13:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In the second round of 2009 World Chess Cup, which kicked off on November 21 in Khanty-Mansiysk, US's Varuzhan Hakobian drew the game with Ruslan Ponomaryov of Russia. As a result, each chess player added 1 point to his score.Hakobian vs. Ponomaryov match winner will be announced after the tie break scheduled for November 26. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |