March 24, 2009 - 15:44 AMT
Pyunik won't participate in international soccer tournament in Sochi
"Valentin Bubukin Memorial" International Youth Football Tournament was launched on Mar. 20 in Sochi. The Tournament hosted over 100 teams from Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Abkhazia and Armenia. Miki and Punik, Armenian Youth teams including players aged 16 and 14 were to depart for Sochi Tournament due on Mar. 29-Apr.3. Yet, for unknown reasons Pyunik Mnagement had cancelled the team's trip, Punik Head Coach Suren Chakhalyan told PanARMENIAN.Net reporter.

Thus, Armenia will be represented in Sochi by Miki Youth Team, Miki Press Secretary Armen Petikyan reported.

"Valentin Bubukin Memorial" International Youth Football Tournament has chosen a ritual motto "Let kindness rule the world!" to inaugurate every new game of the Memorial.