4TH INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ON SAMBO, DEDICATED TO NELSON STEPANAYAN’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY

Armenian sambo federation under the high patronage of Defense Minister S.Ohanyan conducted in Yerevan the 4th International Championship on Sambo, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of USSR twice hero, legendary pilot Nelson Stepanayan.

On August 3rd the solemn function was held where prime Minister T.Sargsyan, Defense Minister S.Ohanyan, high-ranking servicemen and guests were present.

Honorary chairman of the Federation, writer and publicist Zoriy Balayan informed that Nelson Stepanyan was also a prominent sambist and athlete, master of sports.

The sportsmen were awarded with medal “Nelson Stepanyan” by Minister Ohanyan. In its turn the Federation presented a special cup to the Minister.

The Armenian sportsmen performed very well during the championship. Volodya Sargsyan (60kg), Ernest Hayrapetyan (56kg), Diana Aghajanyan (48kg) – 1st place, Khachatur Sargsyan (60kg), Tigran Ohanyan (70kg), Marat Grigoryan (81kg) – 2nd place.