WThe Armenian Fencing Federation, also known as the Fencing Federation of Armenia, is the regulating body of fencing in Armenia, governed by the Armenian Olympic Committee. The headquarters of the federation is located in Yerevan.
WThe Armenian Gymnastics Federation, also known as the Gymnastics Federation of Armenia, is the regulating body of gymnastics and artistic gymnastics in Armenia, governed by the Armenian Olympic Committee. The headquarters of the federation is located in Yerevan.
WThe Armenian Handball Federation, is the regulating body of handball and beach handball in Armenia, governed by the Armenian Olympic Committee. The headquarters of the federation is located in Yerevan.
WThe Armenian National Rowing and Canoe Federation, is the regulating body of rowing, canoeing and kayaking in Armenia. The headquarters of the federation is located in Yerevan.
WThe Armenian Shooting Federation, also known as the Shooting Federation of Armenia, is the regulating body of shooting in Armenia, governed by the Armenian Olympic Committee. The headquarters of the federation is located in Yerevan.
WThe Armenian Ski Federation, also known as the Armenian Ski Association, is the regulating body of skiing and snowboarding in Armenia, governed by the Armenian Olympic Committee. The headquarters of the federation is located in Yerevan.
WThe Armenian Taekwondo Federation, is the regulating body of taekwondo in Armenia, governed by the Armenian Olympic Committee. The headquarters of the federation is located in Yerevan.
WThe Armenian Weightlifting Federation, is the regulating body of weightlifting in Armenia, governed by the Armenian Olympic Committee. The headquarters of the federation is located in Yerevan.
WThe Badminton Federation of Armenia, is the regulating body of badminton in Armenia, governed by the Armenian Olympic Committee. The headquarters of the federation is located in Yerevan.
WThe Equestrian Federation of Armenia, also known as the Federation of Equestrian Sport of Armenia, is the regulating body of equestrian sports in Armenia, governed by the Armenian Olympic Committee. The headquarters of the federation is located in Yerevan.
WThe Figure Skating Federation of Armenia is the regulating body of figure skating in Armenia, governed by the Armenian Olympic Committee. The headquarters of the federation is located in Yerevan.
WThe Golf Federation of Armenia, also known as the National Golf Association of Armenia, is the regulating body of golf in Armenia, governed by the Armenian Olympic Committee. The headquarters of the federation is located in Yerevan.
WThe Judo Federation of Armenia, is the regulating body of judo in Armenia, governed by the Armenian Olympic Committee. The headquarters of the federation is located in Yerevan.
WThe Karate Federation of Armenia, is the regulating body of karate in Armenia, governed by the Armenian Olympic Committee. The headquarters of the federation is located in Yerevan.
WThe National Archery Federation of Armenia, is the regulating body of archery in Armenia, governed by the Armenian Olympic Committee. The headquarters of the federation is located in Yerevan.
WThe Sambo Federation of Armenia, is the regulating body of sambo in Armenia, governed by the Armenian Olympic Committee. The headquarters of the federation is located in Yerevan.
WThe Skateboarding Federation of Armenia, also known as the Roller Sports and Skateboarding Federation of Armenia, is the regulating body of skateboarding and roller skating in Armenia. The headquarters of the federation is located in Yerevan.
WThe Tennis Federation of Armenia, also known as the Armenian Tennis Federation, is the regulating body of tennis in Armenia, governed by the Armenian Olympic Committee. The headquarters of the federation is located in Yerevan.
WThe Traditional Wushu Federation of Armenia, is the regulating body of wushu in Armenia, governed by the Armenian Olympic Committee. The headquarters of the federation is located in Yerevan.
WThe Volleyball Federation of Armenia (VFA), is the regulating body of volleyball, beach volleyball, and snow volleyball in Armenia, governed by the Armenian Olympic Committee. The headquarters of the federation is located in Yerevan.
WThe Water Polo Federation of Armenia, is the regulating body of water polo in Armenia, governed by the Armenian Olympic Committee. The headquarters of the federation is located in Yerevan.
WThe Wrestling Federation of Armenia, is the regulating body of wrestling in Armenia, governed by the Armenian Olympic Committee. The headquarters of the federation is located in Yerevan.
WArmenian State Institute of Physical Culture and Sport is a high-education institute, located in Yerevan, Armenia. It was founded in 1945 and prepares trainers, sports journalists, specialists in kinesiology and adaptive physical training. The graduates are awarded a diploma, which is a state-authorized document asserting the higher education completion for state agencies.
WThe Armwrestling Federation of Armenia, is the regulating body of arm wrestling in Armenia, governed by the Armenian Olympic Committee. The headquarters of the federation is located in Yerevan.
WArmenia first participated at the Olympic Games as an independent nation in 1994, and has sent athletes to compete in every Summer Olympic Games and Winter Olympic Games since then.
WHistorically, only a portion of ethnic Armenian athletes and athletes of Armenian descent have competed for Armenia in the Olympic Games. Armenian kings Tiridates III and Varazdat were recorded as champions in the Ancient Olympic Games. The first Armenians to participate in modern Olympics were athletes Mkrtich Mkryan and Vahram Papazyan, who represented the Ottoman Empire at the 1912 Stockholm Games. The first Armenian to win a medal was Hal Haig Prieste, a son of Armenian immigrants, who won a bronze medal in diving at the 1920 Antwerp Games for the United States. Soviet Armenian gymnast Hrant Shahinyan became the first Armenian gold medalist of the modern Olympics in 1952.
WArmenia made its Paralympic Games début at the 1996 Summer Paralympics in Atlanta, with just two entries: Gagik Gasparian in powerlifting, and a four-person team in the mixed crewboat event in sailing. Two years later, Armenia made its Winter Paralympics début, with eight competitors in alpine skiing. The country has participated in every subsequent event of both the Summer and Winter Paralympics, although its delegations have generally been small.
WThe Armenian Sailing Federation is the national governing body for the sport of sailing in Armenia, recognized by the International Sailing Federation. The headquarters of the Federation is located in Yerevan.
WThe Armenian Basketball Federation, 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.
WWeightlifting was introduced to Armenia in the late 1920s and became widely practiced after World War II. Today, it is one of the country's most popular sports. The sport is regulated by the Armenian Weightlifting Federation. The first weightlifters from Soviet Armenia made successful appearances the international stage in the 1970s. Vardan Militosyan won a silver at the 1976 Olympics, and later Yurik Vardanyan became an Olympic, World and European champion through the late 1970s and the early 1980s. Oksen Mirzoyan and Yurik Sarkisyan rose to top positions in the 1980s. After its independence from the Soviet Union, Armenia successfully held its weightlifting traditions and continues to be one of the strongest nations in Europe. In 2008, the Armenia team placed first at the European Championship. In the 2008 Summer Olympics Armenia won three bronze medals. Tigran Gevorg Martirosyan is Armenia's only world champion with his successful appearance in 2010.