Shirak SC is known for its professional football team which is one of the oldest football clubs in Armenia, having been created in 1958.
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10 Facts About Shirak SC
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Shirak SC is one of the more successful clubs in Armenia, having won a total of 11 domestic titles including four Armenian Premier League titles, two Armenian Cup, and five Armenian Super Cup.
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Shirak SC was founded in Gyumri in 1958, when Armenia was still a part of the Soviet Union.
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From its creation to the fall of the Soviet Union, Shirak SC played all its matches in the Soviet third division First League.
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Shirak SC changed its name in late 1992 after the name Kumayri was changed for Gyumri.
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Shirak SC went on to win the 1994 and 1995 seasons, however was not given the 1995 title due to it being a transitional spring season.
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Shirak SC's fans are known as the Black Panthers, in honor of the panther that appears on the flag of the Bagratid dynasty.
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Shirak SC's supporters are considered to be one of the best in Armenian football, with high match attendance and active supporters during matches.
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Shirak SC's reserves compete in the Armenian First League, the second division in Armenian football.
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