May 28 Celebrations

   On Saturday, the 24th of May 2008, the traditional football tournament, dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the establishment of the first Armenian Republic, was held in the Armenian Convent's football field between the Homenetmen Jerusalem and Homenetmen Haifa football teams.

   The tournament started at 4pm with the football match between the junior teams of Homenetmen Jerusalem, Sartarabad and Gharakelisa. The game, which created much excitement beside the players and the fans, ended with Sartarabad's victory with a 4-3 score.

   At around 5pm, the football match of the senior teams started with high spirits. The game, which was very competitive and tense, ended with Haifa's victory with a 8-3 score.

   Both victorious groups received their trophies during a special gathering at the Homenetmen center on the same day.

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