4 TEAMS FROM ARTSAKH WILL PARTICIPATE IN PAN-ARMENIAN GAMES
KarabakhOpen
28-06-2007 15:01:22
The idea of Pan-Armenian Games was proposed by a young Soviet diplomat
Ashot Melik-Shahnazaryan in 1965. At that time he could not fulfill
his idea. In 1995 Ashot Melik-Shahnazaryan declared his intention to
found the Pan-Armenian Games.
The first Pan-Armenian Games were held in 1999, from August 28
to September 5. The delegations of 62 cities of 23 countries
participated. The torch of the games was lit at the temple of
Garni. The second games were held in 2001, from August 18 to 26. The
games included 9 events, futsal and swimming were added. Sportsmen
from 86 cities of 29 countries participated.
This year the Pan-Armenian Games will be held from August 16 to 26.
According to the NKR Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport, the
teams of Stepanakert, Shushi, Martakert and Kashatagh will participate
in the games.
100 sportsmen from Artsakh will participate in the competitions
of chess, volleyball, basketball, table tennis, tennis, badminton,
athletics and football.