Armenian Sport in Ottoman Empire exhibition opened in YerevanSeptember 2, 2008 - 16:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Sport in Ottoman Empire exhibition opened in the Armenian Genocide Museum Institute on September 2. Some 70 photographs of Armenian sports clubs and football teams were presented. "The history of Armenian sports in the Ottoman Empire originated in late 19th century. Pioneer football teams appeared in Constantinople in early 20th century. Thanks to professional sportsmen such as Shavarsh Krysian, Mkrtich Mkrian, Vahan Cheraz and Choloian brothers, the Armenian population in Turkey showed interest in sports," said Hayk Demoyan, director of the Armenian Genocide Museum Institute. "Turkish Armenians' interest in sports increased after publication of Marmnamarz magazine. Armenian Olympic Games were organized in Constantinople in 1911-1914. Some 40 Armenian sports clubs functioned in Turkey before World War I," he said, adding that Turkey has manifested interest in the exhibition. Top stories Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Partner news | EU encourages Armenia to prioritize strategic projects The EU has encouraged Armenia to prioritize strategic projects, according to a statement from the country’s Foreign Ministry. Some 100 detained as protesters, police clash in Yerevan Riot police fired stun grenades outside the Armenian parliament as they clashed with protesters. Exclusive access to all EURO 2024 games for Ucom subscribers This year once again Ucom stands as the primary partner of UEFA EURO 2024 in Armenia. Pashinyan congratulates Putin on Russia Day Nikol Pashinyan sent congratulatory messages to Vladimir Putin and Mikhail Mishustin on the occasion of Russia Day. |