Ardshinbank is the Main Sponsor of the “VMF Vanadzor Half Marathon 2025”

ArmInfo.  Ardshinbank was the main sponsor of the “VMF Vanadzor Half Marathon 2025,” held on September 14 in Vanadzor. This charitable marathon was dedicated to the memory of Vahe Meliksetyan, a lecturer at the Department of Clinical Pharmacology at Yerevan State Medical University, a pharmacologist, and a scientist. Vahe Meliksetyan was killed during the 2020 Artsakh War.

The half marathon aims to promote a healthy lifestyle, foster a sports culture in Vanadzor and other regions of Armenia, and develop sports tourism in the country. The races were held over distances of 5, 10, and 21 km, with around 400 runners of various ages and fitness levels participating from eight countries, including Georgia, Russia, the USA, and France. The event also featured a 1 km children’s race.

 “The bank places great importance on promoting a healthy lifestyle and sports. We not only sponsored but also participated in the marathon, with several bank employees joining the runners. The half marathon became not only a major sporting event but also contributed to creating a positive atmosphere, strengthening team spirit, and fostering collaboration,” stated the bank’s press release.

One of the highlights of the half marathon was when a participant who completed the 21.1 km race proposed to their partner, also a race participant, after crossing the finish line.

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About Ardshinbank

As of June 30, 2025, Ardshinbank serves approximately 570,000 clients through over 2,300 employees across 72 branches operating throughout Armenia. In addition to branch services, the bank provides a comprehensive set of flexible and reliable remote services tailored to the needs of all client categories.

About the Vahe Meliksetyan Foundation

The foundation’s mission is to advance clinical pharmacology in the Republic of Armenia.