KICKBOXING TOURNAMENT LAUNCHED IN YEREVAN

PanARMENIAN.Net
May 5, 2010 – 14:21

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.