Kickboxing tournament launched in Yerevan

May 5, 2010 - 14:21 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - A kickboxing tournament dated to the 65th anniversary of the victory in Great Patriotic War was launched in Yerevan on May 5, bringing together over 400 sportsmen from all regions of Armenia. The event was organized by the Armenian Kickboxing Federation and the Ministry of Defense.

Welcoming the participants and guests, Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan said: “The tournament is dated to May 9 Victory Day and we thank our veterans for their courage.”

President of the Armenian Kickboxing Federation Garnik Hayrapetyan told a PanARMENIAN.Net that the aim of the tournament is to promote patriotism. “We are hopeful that this tournament will become traditional,” he said.

Upon completion of the tournament, Armenia’s national team will be formed for participation in World Championships in June and European Championships in September.

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