Fukushima may host U20 World Cup matchFebruary 14, 2012 - 18:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Japan Football Association is moving to hold a match in quake-hit Fukushima during this year's Under-20 Women's World Cup. JFA vice president Kozo Tashima said the association has plans to stage the match in Fukushima if a local stadium can be upgraded to meet FIFA standards. FIFA has been pressing Japan to organize events in areas struck by last March's earthquake and tsunami as a show of support for the victims. The Under-20 Women's World Cup will be played in Japan from Aug. 19 to Sept. 8. It will be the first time Japan, winners of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, will host a FIFA women's world championship, The Associated Press reported. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |