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TIGRAN SARGSYAN: "PAN-ARMENIAN GAMES A REAL PROOF OF OUR UNITY"
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Aug 18, 2011
Armenia
A ceremonious opening for the 5th Pan-Armenian Games was held at the
Republican Stadium of Yerevan after Vazgen Sargsyan. In attendance
were Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, President of the Nagorno-Karabakh
Republic Bako Sahakyan, Chairman of the World Pan-Armenian Games
Committee Ishkhan Zakaryan, other officials.
Welcoming the participants and all our compatriots, Tigran Sargsyan
stated in part: "The Pan-Armenian Games have grown into a nationwide
festival by teaching us to celebrate victories together. Over the
few days ahead, Armenians all over the world will follow closely your
performances and everyone will be pleased with your achievements. The
Pan-Armenian Games are a unique tournament in this respect as there
are no losers and outsiders due to our unity."
According to the Prime Minister, it is symbolical that the Pan-Armenian
Games are held ahead of the celebrations of Armenia's and Artsakh's
20th anniversary of independence bringing together in Homeland
thousands of our compatriots.
"I am often asked what the Armenian world looks like. Here it
is extending from Australia to Canada, from South America to the
Middle East. The Armenian world is mobilized, strong with the will of
victory," the Prime Minister said convinced that the Pan-Armenian Games
are one of the most effective means of strengthening and development
our identity and originality.
According to the Premier, this originality of ours' has been calling
in Armenians from the Diaspora since they were launched 12 years ago.
"Dear compatriots, each of you is strong and, together, you are
invincible. Each of you is set to win. But first let us understand what
a victory is. I am convinced that our victory consists in our unity. We
cannot be defeated when we are unanimous," Tigran Sargsyan emphasized.
The head of government said to be convinced that something more
valuable is at stake than mere athletic achievements. Tigran Sargsyan
wished the athletes every success and all the best.
The Pan-Armenian Games bring together some 3200 participants from
125 cities of 30 countries involved in 10 different sports events:
football, basketball, chess, futsal, volleyball, swimming, athletics,
badminton and ping pong. The Games will be held in Yerevan, Abovian
and Artashat through August 21, 2011.
From: Baghdasarian
www.gov.am
Aug 18, 2011
Armenia
A ceremonious opening for the 5th Pan-Armenian Games was held at the
Republican Stadium of Yerevan after Vazgen Sargsyan. In attendance
were Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, President of the Nagorno-Karabakh
Republic Bako Sahakyan, Chairman of the World Pan-Armenian Games
Committee Ishkhan Zakaryan, other officials.
Welcoming the participants and all our compatriots, Tigran Sargsyan
stated in part: "The Pan-Armenian Games have grown into a nationwide
festival by teaching us to celebrate victories together. Over the
few days ahead, Armenians all over the world will follow closely your
performances and everyone will be pleased with your achievements. The
Pan-Armenian Games are a unique tournament in this respect as there
are no losers and outsiders due to our unity."
According to the Prime Minister, it is symbolical that the Pan-Armenian
Games are held ahead of the celebrations of Armenia's and Artsakh's
20th anniversary of independence bringing together in Homeland
thousands of our compatriots.
"I am often asked what the Armenian world looks like. Here it
is extending from Australia to Canada, from South America to the
Middle East. The Armenian world is mobilized, strong with the will of
victory," the Prime Minister said convinced that the Pan-Armenian Games
are one of the most effective means of strengthening and development
our identity and originality.
According to the Premier, this originality of ours' has been calling
in Armenians from the Diaspora since they were launched 12 years ago.
"Dear compatriots, each of you is strong and, together, you are
invincible. Each of you is set to win. But first let us understand what
a victory is. I am convinced that our victory consists in our unity. We
cannot be defeated when we are unanimous," Tigran Sargsyan emphasized.
The head of government said to be convinced that something more
valuable is at stake than mere athletic achievements. Tigran Sargsyan
wished the athletes every success and all the best.
The Pan-Armenian Games bring together some 3200 participants from
125 cities of 30 countries involved in 10 different sports events:
football, basketball, chess, futsal, volleyball, swimming, athletics,
badminton and ping pong. The Games will be held in Yerevan, Abovian
and Artashat through August 21, 2011.
From: Baghdasarian