INVITATIONS ARE SENT OUT

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12:11 pm | April 08, 2009

Sports

Arman Muradyan, the President of Armenia’s Boxing Federation gave an
interview to A1+. He was appointed to the post in December, 2008.

– Mr. Muradyan, the World Junior Boxing Championship 2009 kicks off in
Yerevan on May 23. Will you tell us a few things about the preparation
works? How many countries are involved in the review?

It is the first time a world championship is held in Armenia. Upon
the initiative of the Armenian President and the President of the
National Olympic Committee of Armenia, Gagik Tsarukyan, the President
of the International Boxing Association arrived in Armenia in 2008 and
got acquainted with our conditions. Some 45 countries are expected to
participate in the forthcoming championship. All medals and cups are
already reserved. Two Olympic rings have been bought. The opening and
closing ceremonies will be live broadcast. Great efforts are being
taken to hold the championship on an excellent level.

In fact, hundreds of foreigners will arrive in Armenia. Where are
they supposed to stay-in special lodgings or in different places?

We have already made arrangements with ten Armenian hotels which will
host eight hundred guests starting from April 7.

Whenever an international tournament or a sporting event is held
in Armenia, a question is raised immediately: will Armenia invite
its neighbouring country? Has Armenia already sent an invitation to
Azerbaijan? If so, what was the answer?

Surely, we have already invited the Azeri team and are ready to host
them. A committee has been set up at the head of the Armenian Prime
Minister. It involves all ministers, Chief of the Police, head of the
National Security Service and the Mayor. We are already ready to host
the Azeri delegates and guarantee their security.

The applications are to be submitted till April 23. But so far we
have got no reply from Azerbaijan.