Pyunik won't participate in international soccer tournament in SochiMarch 24, 2009 - 15:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Valentin Bubukin Memorial" International Youth Football Tournament was launched on Mar. 20 in Sochi. The Tournament hosted over 100 teams from Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Abkhazia and Armenia. Miki and Punik, Armenian Youth teams including players aged 16 and 14 were to depart for Sochi Tournament due on Mar. 29-Apr.3. Yet, for unknown reasons Pyunik Mnagement had cancelled the team's trip, Punik Head Coach Suren Chakhalyan told PanARMENIAN.Net reporter.Thus, Armenia will be represented in Sochi by Miki Youth Team, Miki Press Secretary Armen Petikyan reported. "Valentin Bubukin Memorial" International Youth Football Tournament has chosen a ritual motto "Let kindness rule the world!" to inaugurate every new game of the Memorial. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |