Serzh Sargsyan: We’re interested in conducting 2010 Greco Roman
Wrestling WC in Armenia
31.10.2009 17:53 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ RA President Serzh Sargsyan met the President of
International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles Rafael
Martinetti.
At the meeting, the parties focused on development of wrestling in
Armenia. RA Leader expressed his confidence that Rafael Martinetti’s
visit will further stimulate collaboration in the sphere of sports.
FILA President, in his turn, gave high assessment to sporting
achievements of Armenian wrestlers, noting that an issue on creation
of trainers’ school in Armenia was discussed at recent meetings.
The parties also touched upon the issue of conducting 2010 Greco Roman
Wrestling World Championship in Armenia, with RA President expressing
his support for the idea and readiness to organize the championship at
an appropriate level.
In conclusion, Rafael Martinetti stated that he is closely following
the development of RA-Turkey relations. `Being a Swiss citizen, I’m
glad my country managed to contribute to Armenia-Turkey
rapprochement,’ FILA President noted.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
