Vardanyan started to compete in sports in 1993, initially in para-alpine skiing. She was spotted, and between 2002 and 2005 she took part competitively in the United States. Still using her maiden name, she was one of two athletes competing for Armenia at the 2006 Winter Paralympics in Turin, Italy. Vardanyan took part in the women's sitting giant slalom, finishing with an overall time of 3:43.29 in 11th position.