YEREVAN. – President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan awarded Manchester United and Armenia international midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan for his contribution to the development of Armenian sport and presenting Armenia worldwide.

Talking to the reporters after awarding ceremony, Henrikh Mkhitaryan said he was proud to get a medal. Mkhitaryan added he is hopeful that the medal will give impetus for further contributions to the development of Armenian sport.

Asked which goal can be compared with president’s medal, Mkhitaryan replied: “None of them, it is incomparable”.

Commenting on his decision to raise the Armenian flag after Europa League final, Mkhitaryan said it is our responsibility to raise the Armenian flag.

“It is an honor for me to raise Armenian flag in different places. I had an idea long ago and finally I managed to accomplish it, as we won Europa League,” he added.