Armenia supports FIFA's "Fair Play" initiativeSeptember 4, 2009 - 15:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On September 5-12, the world celebrates international days of Fair Play. This is the 13th celebration (since 1997) within the frames of initiative which receives direct support by FIFA President Joseph Blatter.RA Football Federation has today called on all football fans, including players and umpires, to keep up the spirit of fair football matches. "A fair play is essential to our sports and any person having his share in the sphere. We have to consider the importance of sport spirit and support such incentives. We call on all Armenian football fans to help us celebrate the day with honor," said FFA President Ruben Hayrapetyan. Attaching high value to fair play, FIFA President Joseph Blatter stresses the importance of introducing such practice in children's sports. "Children need powerful values of life for their development. What is known as fair play is not restricted to sports. The term implies formation of positive features in a human being. Football, as a team sport, will help children understand the importance of discipline, respect, team spirit and last but not the least - fair play - both on sporting ground and in life," FIFA President said. 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 | U.S., Armenia sign customs deal According to Armenian customs data, U.S.-Armenian trade reached $670 million last year. Glendale mayor to visit Yerevan Asatryan last visited Armenia in December 2022-January 2023 as she helped establish a partnership between Armenia’s Opera House and Los Angeles Opera. Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. Ambassador summoned to Russia returns to Armenia Sergei Kopyrkin has returned to Yerevan more than two weeks after being recalled to Moscow for consultations. |