Manchester hosts European Healthy Stadia ConferenceMarch 26, 2013 - 11:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - UEFA highlighted its work promoting active lifestyles and public health initiatives at the European Healthy Stadia Conference which took place in Manchester, according to UEFA official website. UEFA has presented its work and campaigns in support of active lifestyles and public health initiatives during a keynote conference in Manchester. European football's governing body was present at the UEFA-backed European Healthy Stadia Conference at the City of Manchester Stadium. The conference was organized by the European Healthy Stadia Network, and its core objective was to promote public health through football clubs and their stadiums, while also consolidating the corporate goals of clubs. Featuring a program of over 35 keynote and plenary speakers, the conference showcased good practice and policy developments in the related areas of sport, health, environmental sustainability, and corporate and social responsibility. UEFA's football and social responsibility unit presented the European body's health activities, many of which have been successful and enjoyed a high profile in recent times. These included the Respect Your Health – Euroschools 2012 project at last summer's UEFA EURO 2012 tournament in Poland and Ukraine. The initiative encouraged healthy lifestyles among children and their families, with a focus on smoking prevention, healthy diet, moderation in alcohol consumption, and physical activity. 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 | Putin congratulates Pashinyan’s birthday Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his birthday on June 1. Opposition motorcade en route to Gyumri for large rally A motorcade of protesters headed by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan is heading to the city of Gyumri. Ruling MPs, Foreign Minister talk Armenia-Azerbaijan processes MOs from the ruling Civil Contract party met with the Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in the Armenian parliament. Russia: Armenia’s frozen membership weakens CSTO position in Caucasus A Russian envoy said any step that could alienate the CSTO member states from each other is “deeply wrong”. |