Armenia fullback Ararat Arakelyan withdraws from match vs. RussiaMarch 24, 2011 - 11:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia fullback Ararat Arakelyan has withdrawn from the UEFA EURO 2012 qualifier vs. Russia due to a heelstring injury he suffered during a training. “I could play the match but coach Vardan Minasyan decided not to put my health at risk to avoid complications,” Arakelyan said in a conversation with a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. “He said I must accumulate strengths for the other matches.” Armenia vs. Russia qualifier is scheduled for March 26 in Yerevan’s Vazgen Sargsyan’s stadium. Top stories Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. 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. Partner news | Viva-MTS-SOURCE Foundation program supports family displaced from Artsakh The Zeynalyans' daily routine and living agenda changed months after the birth of their first child, Davit. Iran, Russia discuss Caucasus developments Ali Bagheri Kani and Igor Khovaev, have reviewed the developments in the Caucasus region. Armenia Defense Minister travels to France A delegation headed by Defense Minister Suren Papikyan will travel to France, according to a statement from the Defense Ministry. Armenia, U.S. talk defense, security matters Secretary of the Armenian Security Council Armen Grigoryan met with U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan. |