The 1st Artsakh Cup Volleyball Tournament launched in Karabakh.

Welcoming tournament participants, the President of the Republic of Artsakh Bako Sahakyan noted, “this event has a great significance for our republic, as sport is among the best means of upbringing the younger generation and preserving the nation's gene pool. For this very reason particular importance is given to the development of sports and physical culture in our republic. Within this context, close cooperation with the Defense Army is of special significance. It is no coincidence that the deputy defense minister heads the volleyball federation in our country.”

“I hope that you will show a beautiful game,” the President said, stressing that such contests assist to the development of physical and mental abilities, strengthening unity of different segments of the Armenian people.