Wednesday, 30 March 2022
Arayik Harutyunyan presents the preparations for the European Boxing Championship
For the first time in our history, such a big sporting event, the European Boxing Championship, will be held in Yerevan, at the Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concert Complex on May 21-31, Arayik Harutyunyan, Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, Chairman of the interdepartmental commission coordinating the preparatory works of the championship, said during today's press conference.
According to Arayik Harutyunyan, this is not accidental, as the promotion of sports and a healthy lifestyle is one of the government's priorities. "You know that we got the right to host this event last year. An interdepartmental commission has been set up to coordinate the work, where representatives of different spheres are involved”, the Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister said.
Fan zones will be set up in the area near Swan Lake, on Northern Avenue. A big screen will be installed, photos of the participants of the sports event will be presented.
"We are preparing for the event with all our might, I am sure it will be one of the best championships, if not the best. There will be a beautiful opening ceremony, during which we will present our present, past and, of course, the future," Arayik Harutyunyan said.
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports Karen Giloyan, President of the Armenian Boxing Federation Hovhannes Hovsepyan, Executive Director of the European Boxing Confederation (EUBC) Alexander Egorov, EUBC Tournament Manager Dragoljub Radovic and Technical Delegate for the European Championships in Yerevan Adam Kusior also attended the press conference.
