The Armenian Olympic Committee (ARMNOC; ; IOC Code: ARM) is the National Olympic Committee 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.History of Armenian Olympic Committee
List of presidents President Term Ruben Hakobyan 1990–1993 Ruben Torosyan 1993–1994 Aleksan Avetisyan 1994-1999 Benur Pashyan 1999–2000 2000–2005 Gagik Tsarukyan 2005–present
Executive committee The committee of the ARMNOC is represented by:ANOC staff President: Gagik Tsarukyan Vice Presidents: , Hoksen Mirzoyan, Secretary General: Hrachya Rostomyan Members: , Harutyun Kushkyan, , , Hripsime Jilavyan, Levon Julfalakyan, Israel Militosyan, Hakob Panosyan, Albert Azaryan
Member federations The Armenian National Federations are the organizations that coordinate all aspects of their individual sports. They are responsible for training, competition and development of their sports. There are currently 20 Olympic Summer and three Winter Sport Federations and four Non-Olympic Sports Federations in Armenia.Federations
Olympic sport federations National Federation Summer or Winter Headquarters Armenian Archery Federation Summer Yerevan Armenian Athletic Federation Summer Yerevan Armenian Badminton Federation Summer Yerevan Armenian Baseball Federation Summer Yerevan Basketball Federation of Armenia Summer Yerevan Armenian Biathlon Federation Winter Gyumri Armenian Boxing Federation Summer Yerevan Armenian Canoeing Federation Summer Yerevan Armenian Cycling Federation Summer Yerevan Armenian Dance Sport Federation Summer Yerevan Armenian Diving Federation Summer Yerevan Armenian Equestrian Federation Summer Yerevan Armenian Fencing Federation Summer Yerevan Armenian Figure Skating Federation Winter Yerevan Football Federation of Armenia Summer Yerevan Armenian Gymnastics Federation Summer Yerevan Armenian Handball Federation Summer Yerevan Armenian Judo Federation Summer Yerevan Armenian Karate Federation Summer Yerevan Armenian Korfball Federation Summer Yerevan Armenian Modern Pentathlon Federation Summer Yerevan Armenian Mountaineering and Hiking Federation Winter Yerevan Rugby Federation of Armenia Summer Yerevan Armenian Sailing Federation Summer Yerevan Armenian Shooting Federation Summer Yerevan Armenian Ski Federation Winter Yerevan Armenian Squash Federation Summer Yerevan Armenian Swimming Federation Summer Yerevan Armenian Synchronized Swimming Federation Summer Yerevan Armenian Table Tennis Federation Summer Yerevan Armenian Taekwondo Federation Summer Yerevan Armenian Tennis Federation Summer Yerevan Armenian Triathlon Federation Summer Yerevan Armenian Volleyball Federation Summer Yerevan Armenian Water Polo Federation Summer Yerevan Armenian Weightlifting Federation Summer Yerevan Armenian Wrestling Federation Summer Yerevan Armenian Wushu Federation Summer Yerevan
Non-Olympic sport federations National Federation Headquarters Armenian Armwrestling Federation Yerevan Armenian Automobile Federation Yerevan Armenian Bodybuilding Federation Yerevan Armenian Chess Federation Yerevan Armenian Darts Federation Yerevan Armenian Draughts Federation Yerevan Armenian Esports Federation Yerevan Armenian Floorball Federation Vanadzor Armenian Grappling Federation Yerevan Armenian Kendo Federation Yerevan Armenian Kyokushin Karate Federation Yerevan Armenian Mas-Wrestling Federation Yerevan Armenian Powerlifting Federation Yerevan Armenian Practical Shooting Federation Yerevan Armenian Sambo Federation Yerevan Armenian Shotokan Karate Federation Yerevan Armenian Skateboarding Federation Yerevan Armenian Snooker And Pocket Billiards Federation Yerevan Armenian Table Soccer Federation Yerevan Armenian Teqball Federation Yerevan
Olympavan training complex
Olympavan is the official training centre of the Armenian Olympic Committee, located in the Davtashen District of the capital Yerevan. Following a 2-year period of construction process between 2013 and 2015, the Olympavan was officially opened on 29 September 2015, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Armenian Olympic Committee. The ceremony was attended by then-Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, businessman Samvel Karapetyan, Sheikh Ahmed Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, Gagik Tsarukyan, as well as delegates of 25 different national Olympic committees.
The complex occupies an area of 10,000 m2 and consists of 5 buildings.Olympic Village opens in Yerevan Building 1 is the administrative centre of the Armenian Olympic Committee, home to the administrative offices, meeting rooms and conference halls.
The first floor of building 2 is home to the weightlifting training hall, the anti-doping clinic, the centre's spa, and the fitness and bodybuilding gymnasium. The 2nd floor is home to the judo, boxing and wrestling training halls.
Building 3 is home to the hotel of the complex designated to accommodate more than 300 athletes with 121 guestrooms, restaurants and other services.
Building 4 is home to an indoor arena with 250 seats, used for basketball, volleyball, handball and futsal.
Building 5 is home to the indoor swimming pool with its diving facilities. It was officially opened on 27 September 2017 by Sheikh Ahmed Al-Fahad Al-Sabah and Gagik Tsarukyan.
The president of the International Olympic Committee Mr. Thomas Bach visited the centre during the final phases of the construction process in 2014.Olympavan training complex
See also
Armenia at the Olympics Armenian Paralympic Committee Armenian Student Sports Federation European Olympic Committees Sport in Armenia
References
External links Official website Profile at olympic.org