World Chess Olympiad: Armenia-Germany 9th round pairings namedSeptember 6, 2012 - 13:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 9th round pairings of Istanbul-hosted World Chess Olympiad have been announced with Armenian team to face off against Germany. The board pairings were named as follows: Levon Aronian-Arkadij Naiditsch, Vladimir Akopian-Georg Meier, Sergei Movsesian-Igor Khenkin, Gabriel Sargissian-Daniel Fridman. After the 8th round, Armenian team has gained 13 points to be placed 3, while Germany is 5th. Tournament leader Russia will rival U.S. team, while the runner-up, China will face Philippines. 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |