The 2002 season was the 10th season of competitive

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Premier League

* FC Malatia disbanded before the start of the season. FC Lori from

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were given another chance to stay up. * Karabakh Yerevan changed their name to Lernayin Artsakh FC.

First League

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, Lokomotiv Yerevan, Dinamo Yeghvard, and Nork Marash FC are introduced to the league. * Arpa FC, and FC Vanadzor returned to professional football. * Karmrakhayt Armavir changed their name back to FC Armavir.

References

External links

RSSSF: Armenia 2002
{{Seasons in Armenian football Seasons in Armenian football

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