Ruben Nazaretyan: our only goal is to break through to European Championship 2010 finalsFebruary 14, 2009 - 18:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian national futsal team is departing for Varna, Bulgaria, on February 16 to compete in European Championship 2010 qualifiers after a 3:0 victory over Europa team in a control game.In a conversation with a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, coach Ruben Nazaretyan said his team is ready for the games in Varna. "Our goal is to break through to the European Championship 2010 finals due in Hungary. Unfortunately, we have failed to find records to familiarize ourselves with the style our rivals are playing. But we are optimistic," he said. Armenia will play against hosting Bulgaria on February 19. Estonia and Latvia are also included in the same group. The qualifiers are played according to the following scheme: 16 teams play in the initial elimination competitions. Four winners in groups and two best teams from those coming second will join 22 teams in the basic qualifiers. Seven winners in groups and four best among those in second position will join the hosting team in Hungary in the finals. 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. |