"Given that this judge also ruled in the Samvel Karapetyan case, it's obvious none of us have any expectations for a favorable outcome," Grigoryan said.
Konjoryan defended government actions in parliament, labeling the opposition as terrorists and insisting on accountability for what he calls a foiled violent plot.
Beyond the players, 1,000 foreign fans and volunteers are expected to arrive, marking a record number of participants for a team sport tournament in Armenia.