“Record-Breaking Victory: Armenian National Football Team Defeats Urartu in Historic Showdown”
Armenian national football team’s historic victory over “Urartu” Football Club is marred by tension between FFA management and “Ararat-Armenia” team. Speculations arise about team’s potential withdrawal from FFA. Ownership conflict and criticism further contribute to the instability in Armenian football. For more details, check today’s issue of “Zhoghovurd” daily newspaper.
“Yerevan to Host Thrilling ‘One Run’ Marathon for Second Consecutive Year, Expecting Over 1000 Participants”
Yerevan hosts adventurous marathon “One Run” for the second year in a row on May 19, 2024. Register on onerunarmenia.com. Join over 1000 participants for 4 distances, from 1km to 21.1km. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the largest marathon in Russia and other countries. Get medals, T-shirts, certificates, and gifts!
“Spain’s Ambassador Meets with Armenia’s Minister to Strengthen Bilateral Relations and Foster Sports Cooperation”
Spain’s Ambassador to Armenia and Armenia’s Minister of Education discuss bilateral relations and educational programs between the two countries. They also address sports management and technical education. Cooperation in the sports field is emphasized for fostering friendly relations and exchanging experiences.
New Olympic Sports School Honoring Armenian Gymnast Albert Azaryan to Be Built in Yerevan
A new Olympic Sports School named after Albert Azaryan, the renowned Armenian gymnast, will be built in Tsitsernakaberd. It will feature modern facilities for various sports and artistic gymnastics. The construction will begin in Q2 2024 and is expected to be completed by 2026. The Mayor of Yerevan emphasizes the importance of the project and aims to create a new architectural image for the building.
“Minister Papoyan Leads Charge Against Rising Prices and Boosts Sports Economy at ‘Armenian Prices’ NGO Meeting”
Economic Minister Gevorg Papoyan attended a meeting of “Armenian Prices” NGO in Kotayk province, along with Deputy Minister Arman Khachatryan and Zaruhi Muradyan. The meeting discussed the NGO’s objectives in combating rising prices and implementing measures, as well as challenges and solutions in the sports and economy sectors. Import diversification, government support, athlete preservation, and field protection were also addressed.
“Silent Success: Armenian Football Federation Turns a Blind Eye to Henrik Mkhitaryan’s Historic Italian Championship”
Henrik Mkhitaryan, Armenian football star, becomes Italian champion. However, Football Federation of Armenia fails to acknowledge his historic achievement. Georgian government, in contrast, celebrates their own footballer’s success. Armenian Olympic Committee head offers congratulations. For more, read “Lurer” newspaper.
Government Grants 12.5 Million AMD to Boost Armenian National Team’s Olympic Dreams
Armenian government allocates 12.5M AMD to support national team’s participation in “Paris 2024” Olympics qualifiers and athletes’ preparation for the games. Additional funding enables participation in international events and qualifying competitions, boosting chances for team’s Olympic participation.
“French President Emmanuel Macron Vows to Attend Olympic Games in Paris and Seeks International Support for Success”
French President Emmanuel Macron is determined to attend and participate in the Olympic Games in Paris. He expresses his commitment to organizing the games successfully and involving business partners. Macron also suggests offering Russia a way out of the crisis during the Olympics, to which Russian President Vladimir Putin responds positively.
“Danielyan and Minasian Discuss Armenia’s Hosting of Francophonie’s International Games in 2027”
Armenia’s Minister of Education met with the head of Francophonie to discuss organizing the international games in Armenia. The government is committed to hosting a high-level event, promoting cultural and educational activities. The formation of an organizing committee and issues related to broadcasting were also discussed. Over 4,000 athletes from 50+ countries are expected to participate.
Fastex and Olympic Regional Foundation Join Forces to Boost Sports Development in Armenia
Fastex and Olympic Regional Foundation sign agreement for sports development, promoting technical, advisory, and financial support. Fastex will provide 5M FTN for Olympic, Paralympic, and summer games, as well as regional competitions. Collaboration until 2030 supports national sports.