Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Armenia v. Czech Republic on espn3.com

Browse to www.espn3.com to watch Armenia take on Czech Republic in a pivotal Brazil 2014 World Cup qualifying match.

Armenia sets second-to-last in Group B standings, and is in desperate need for 3 points to keep their qualifying hopes alive.

More to come shortly! On to victory boys!


Sunday, March 3, 2013

Bulgaria Wrestling Coach Nazaryan Fasts

The Associated Press is reporting that Bulgarian National Wrestling head coach Armen Nazaryan has started a fast to protest the International Olympic Committee's controversial decision last month to cut wrestling from the 2020 Olympics in Istanbul, Madrid or Tokyo.

The Gyumri-born Armenian represented Bulgaria and won gold at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney and bronze at the 2004 Athens Olympics, both in Greco-Roman Wrestling. Here is an article announcing Nazaryan's strike:

Nazaryan Fasts

The following article details how intertwined wrestling is certain cultures.

Wrestling as Cultural Heritage

This issue has even united political foes U.S. and Iran in their bid to have wrestling reinstated:

U.S., Iran Unite to Fight IOC Decision

HyeMarzig is keeping a close eye on developments on this story, especially in light of Armenia's own success at the 2012 London Olympics in wrestling.