MARTUN CHOLAKHIAN PASSED AWAY

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21 April, 2008

Armenia’s best basketball coach of all times Martun Cholakhian deceased
at the age of 71 in the result of a grave illness. The Armenian
basketball team has had great achievements due to Cholakhian’s talent
and hard work.

At the head of Martun Cholakhian Abovian’s "Hatis" twice won the USSR
Cup and participated in the European Cup meetings ranking among the
best eight teams.

The Armenian Basketball Federation coveys condolences to Cholakhian’s
family over the irreparable loss.