Category Archives: Sports

Soccer Win Sparks Jubilant Scenes in Yerevan

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Editor

By Elina Chilingarian YEREVAN (RFE/RL) — Hundreds of people poured into Republic Square on Tuesday, September 7, to celebrate yet another impressive victory of Armenia’s national soccer team that gave it a real chance of qualifying for the 2012 European … Continue reading →

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Arthur Abraham Still a Hero

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Editor

By Edmond Y. Azadian DETROIT — The much-anticipated fight between Arthur Abraham and Andre Dirrell took place at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit on March 27. The undefeated Armenian from Berlin, Germany was facing Michigan-native Dirrell.

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Five Beautiful Ducklings

Posted on March 6, 2010 by Editor

By Frank Nahigian When you and I were growing up we were always pleased and proud to see, hear or read about an Armenian’s public achievement, so when the Stanford football team of 1951 with five Armenians playing key roles … Continue reading →

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Armenian Gymnasts Compete in World Cup Tournament

Posted on March 13, 2008 by Editor

YEREVAN (Noyan Tapan) — The regular tour of the World Cup Tournament of Sports Gymnastics began on March 2 in Qatar. Vahagn Stepanian, Haroutiun Merdinian and David Avetisian competed from Armenia. The tournament was to finish on March 7.

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