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Armenian National Olympic Committee
The Armenian Olympic Committee (ARMNOC) ( hy, Հայաստանի ազգային օլիմպիական կոմիտե, translit=Hayastani Olimpiakan Komite) is responsible for Armenia's participation in the Olympic Games. It is headquartered in Yerevan. History The Armenian Olympic Committee was founded in 1990. The committee became a member of the International Olympic Committee in 1993 and subsequently became a member of the European Olympic Committees, among other international sports organizations. List of presidents Executive committee The committee of the ARMNOC is represented by: * President: Gagik Tsarukyan * Vice Presidents: Vahram Arakelyan, Hoksen Mirzoyan, Derenik Gabrielyan * Secretary General: Hrachya Rostomyan * Members: Ishkhan Zakaryan, Harutyun Kushkyan, Samvel Khachatryan, Vardevan Grigoryan, Hripsime Jilavyan, Levon Julfalakyan, Israel Militosyan, Hakob Panosyan, Albert Azaryan Member federations The Armenian National Federations are the organizations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yerevan
Yerevan ( , , hy, Երևան , sometimes spelled Erevan) is the capital and largest city of Armenia and one of the world's List of oldest continuously inhabited cities, oldest continuously inhabited cities. Situated along the Hrazdan River, Yerevan is the administrative, cultural, and industrial center of the country, as its primate city. It has been the Historical capitals of Armenia, capital since 1918, the Historical capitals of Armenia, fourteenth in the history of Armenia and the seventh located in or around the Ararat Plain. The city also serves as the seat of the Araratian Pontifical Diocese, which is the largest diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church and one of the oldest dioceses in the world. The history of Yerevan dates back to the 8th century BCE, with the founding of the fortress of Erebuni Fortress, Erebuni in 782 BCE by King Argishti I of Urartu, Argishti I of Urartu at the western extreme of the Ararat Plain. Erebuni was "designed as a great administrative an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hripsime Jilavyan
Hripsime ( hy, Հռիփսիմէ, died c. 290), also called Rhipsime, Ripsime, Ripsima, Ripsimia, Ripsimus, Arbsima or Arsema () was a martyr of Roman origin; she and her companions in martyrdom are venerated as some of the first Christian martyrs of Armenia. Biography According to legend, Hripsime was possibly of noble birth. She belonged to a community of virgins in Rome, numbering 35 under the leadership of Gayane. She was known to be extremely beautiful, and attracted the notice of Diocletian. To avoid his advances she, along with her community, fled the city, going first to Alexandria before settling in Vagharshapat. The varying accounts of her martyrdom diverge at this point. One story indicates that Hripsime again was noticed for her beauty, this time by King Tiridates III, who proceeded to pursue her. Upon being brought before him, she refused his advances and was punished by being roasted alive. Gayane was then put to death by Tiridates' soldiers, as were all the member ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armenian National Rowing And Canoe Federation
The Armenian National Rowing and Canoe Federation ( hy, Թիավարության և կանոեի Հայաստանի ազգային ֆեդերացիա), is the regulating body of rowing, canoeing and kayaking in Armenia. The headquarters of the federation is located in Yerevan. History The president of the Federation is Vahan Adamyan. The Federation is a member of the International Canoe Federation, the European Canoe Association, and the World Rowing Federation. See also * Sport in Armenia A wide array of sports are played in Armenia. Popular sports in Armenia include football, basketball, volleyball, and ice hockey. Further, the country sends athletes to the Olympics in boxing, wrestling, weightlifting, judo, gymnastics, track and fi ... References External links Armenian National Rowing and Canoe Federationon Facebook {{Portal bar, Sports Sports governing bodies in Armenia National members of the European Canoe Association National members of the World Rowin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armenian Boxing Federation
The Armenian Boxing Federation ( hy, Հայաստանի բռնցքամարտի ֆեդերացիա), also known as the Boxing Federation of Armenia, is the regulating body of boxing in Armenia, governed by the Armenian Olympic Committee. The headquarters of the federation is located in Yerevan. History The Federation was established in 1991 and is currently led by president Arthur Gorgyan. There are several professional and amateur boxing schools throughout Armenia. Armenian boxers have placed in the top 3 of various world and European championship competitions for various weight categories. Armenian boxers have participated in the Boxing World Cup. The Armenian Boxing Federation is a full member of the European Boxing Confederation and the International Boxing Association (amateur), International Boxing Association. During a meeting with the International Boxing Association president Umar Nazarovich Kremlev, Umar Kremlyev, the Armenian Boxing Federation representatives stated, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gyumri
Gyumri ( hy, Գյումրի, ) is an urban municipal community and the second-largest city in Armenia, serving as the administrative center of Shirak Province in the northwestern part of the country. By the end of the 19th century, when the city was known as Alexandropol,; hy, Ալեքսանդրապոլ it became the largest city of Russian-ruled Eastern Armenia with a population above that of Yerevan. The city became renown as a cultural hub, while also carrying significance as a major center of Russian troops during Russo-Turkish wars of the 19th century. The city underwent a tumultuous period during and after World War 1. While Russian forces withdrew from the South Caucasus due to the October Revolution, the city became host to large numbers of Armenian refugees fleeing the Armenian Genocide, in particular hosting 22,000 orphaned children in around 170 orphanage buildings. It was renamed to Leninakan; russian: Ленинакан during the Soviet period and became a major i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armenian Biathlon Federation
The Armenian Biathlon Federation ( hy, Հայաստանի բիաթլոնի ֆեդերացիա), is the regulating body of biathlon in Armenia, governed by the Armenian Olympic Committee. The headquarters of the federation is located in Gyumri. History Armenian biathlon athletes first participated in biathlon tournaments under the Soviet Union. The Armenian Biathlon Federation was established in 2007. Vardan Grigoryan is the current president. The Federation oversees the training of biathlon specialists and organizes Armenia's participation in European and international level biathlon competitions. The Federation maintains cooperation with the Armenian Ski Federation. The Federation is a full member of the International Biathlon Union. See also * Armenian Shooting Federation * National Federation of Modern Pentathlon of Armenia * Sport in Armenia A wide array of sports are played in Armenia. Popular sports in Armenia include football, basketball, volleyball, and ice hockey. Furthe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basketball Federation Of Armenia
The Armenian Basketball Federation ( hy, Հայաստանի բասկետբոլի ֆեդերացիա), also known as the Basketball Federation of Armenia (BFA), is the national governing body of basketball in Armenia. The Armenian Basketball Federation operates both the men's national team and the women's national team. History The Armenian Basketball Federation (BFA) was established in 1989 and is headquartered in Yerevan, Armenia. The BFA joined the International Basketball Federation in 1992 and holds full membership in FIBA Europe. Since 2006, Hrachya Rostomyan has been president of the BFA. The BFA manages Armenia's basketball participation in both World and European competitions. In 2016, the BFA organized Armenia's first competition in the FIBA European Championship for Small Countries, with the Armenian team winning the tournament that year. Armenia qualified to participate in EuroBasket 2022; however, the BFA announced its intentions to withdraw from the competition d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armenian Baseball Federation
The Armenian Baseball Federation ( hy, Հայաստանի բեյսբոլի ֆեդերացիա), also known as the Armenian Baseball and Sօftball Federation (ABSF), is the regulating body of baseball and softball in Armenia, governed by the Armenian Olympic Committee. The headquarters of the federation is located in Yerevan. About The Armenian Baseball Federation was established in 2005 and is currently led by president Arman Yavryan. Armenian baseball athletes participate in various international and European level baseball championships. The Federation also hosts national baseball competitions and manages the Armenia national baseball team. The Federation is a full member of the World Baseball Softball Confederation, WBSC Europe, and the International Softball Federation. See also * Sport in Armenia A wide array of sports are played in Armenia. Popular sports in Armenia include football, basketball, volleyball, and ice hockey. Further, the country sends athletes to the Olympics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Badminton Federation Of Armenia
The Badminton Federation of Armenia ( hy, Հայաստանի բադմինտոնի ֆեդերացիա), is the regulating body of badminton in Armenia, governed by the Armenian Olympic Committee. The headquarters of the federation is located in Yerevan.https://escs.am/files/files/2020-02-06/c2c8c097c83e0aa1e4c14785dbdc3659.pdf History The Federation was established in 1992 and is currently led by president Ashot Aghababyan. The Federation oversees the training of badminton specialists and organizes badminton tournaments throughout the country. The Armenia national badminton team participates in various European, international, and Olympic level badminton competitions, including the European Badminton Championships and the BWF World Championships. The Federation is a full member of Badminton Europe and the Badminton World Federation. The Federation often attends the World Badminton Federation's annual congress. See also * Sport in Armenia A wide array of sports are played in Arm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armenian Athletic Federation
The Armenian Athletic Federation ( Armenian ''Հայաստանի Աթլետիկայի Ֆեդերացիա'') is the governing body for the sport of athletics in Armenia. The headquarters of the Federation is located in Yerevan. Affiliations The Armenian Athletic Federation is a member of: * International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) * European Athletic Association (EAA) *Armenian Olympic Committee National records The Armenian Athletic Federation maintains the Armenian records in athletics The following are the national records in athletics in Armenia maintained by the Armenian Athletic Federation (AAF). Outdoor Key to tables: + = en route to a longer distance h = hand timing A = affected by altitude Men Women Mixed In .... See also * Sport in Armenia External links Official webpage [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Archery Federation Of Armenia
The National Archery Federation of Armenia ( hy, Հայաստանի նետաձգության ազգային ֆեդերացիա), also known as the Armenian Archery Federation, is the regulating body of archery in Armenia, governed by the Armenian Olympic Committee. The headquarters of the federation is located in Yerevan. History The Federation was established in 1993 and the current president is Nazik Amiryan. The Federation is a full member of the World Archery Federation and World Archery Europe. Armenian archers participate in various European, international and Olympic level archery competitions, including the World Archery Championships. The Federation also organizes national tournaments and archery training events. Between 2010 and 2011, the Federation hosted and organized two consecutive European level archery competitions in Armenia. See also * Sport in Armenia References External links National Archery Federation of Armenia on Facebook {{Portal bar, Spor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albert Azaryan
Albert Azaryan ( hy, Ալբերտ Ազարյան; born 11 February 1929) is a former Soviet Armenian artistic gymnast who competed internationally representing the Soviet Union. He is the 1956 and 1960 Olympic Champion on the still rings. Azaryan is the first gymnast to become an Olympic Champion in Rings twice, a feat that Akinori Nakayama would accomplish twelve years later and that no one else has matched since. He is the first person to do one of the rings most famous variations of the Iron Cross called the Azaryan Cross (not to be confused with the Azarian Roll to Cross), which incorporates a quarter turn to the side. Early life Azaryan was born on 11 February 1929 in Gharakilisa, Transcaucasian SFSR. His father died when he was 14. Azaryan had to leave school and work as an ironsmith to support his family. When he was 17, a group of elite Armenian gymnasts gave an exhibition in his town. Afterwards, some teenage boys (including Azaryan) went on the apparatus and tried to pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
