Khachanov says Armenian roots behind his support for KarabakhJanuary 23, 2023 - 12:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian-Armenian tennis star, Karen Khachanov has explained his decision to write post-match messages in support of Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) on cameras at the Australian Open. The player made it to the Australian Open Quarter Finals on Saturday, January 21 and once again wrote a message of solidarity on the Channel 9 camera. "Keep believing all the way until the end! Artsakh Stay Strong," he wrote. After the match, Khachanov said that he honors and appreciates his roots. "I am a citizen of Russia, I represent Russia, but on my father's and mother's side I have Armenian blood. I wanted to somehow support and give them faith and strength," the player said. Since December 12, the sole road connecting Nagorno Karabakh to Armenia - the Lachin Corridor - has been blocked by self-described Azerbaijani environmentalists. Karabakh residents have reported food and fuel shortages, while hospital patients don't have access to essential medicines, with only a handful allowed transfer to facilities in Armenia proper. 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 | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |