TENNIS REQUIRES LARGE INVESTMENTS - ARMENIAN COACH
By Khachik Chakhoyan
news.am
February 15, 2012 | 15:59
YEREVAN. - Armenian tennis players have long and difficult trainings,
however, the athletes should participate at least in two-three
international tournaments to gain experience, chief coach of men's
tennis team Vahe Avetisyan told Armenian News-NEWS.am.
In response to the question whether tennis is popular in Armenia and
how the chief coach assesses development of the sport in the state,
Avetisyan said that preparation of tennis players is gained through
long and hard trainings in Armenia. However, to register a success
investments are necessary.
Currently there are experts who can train the athletes for
international tournaments in investments are made. A total of
$30-40,000 is required annually for a junior tennis player to train and
participate in tournaments, while the amount triples for the adults.
Avetisyan said Danil Proskura, who is the leader of the team, as well
as Khachatur Khachatryan, Ashot Gevorgyan and Torgom Asatryan will
represent Armenia at the Davis Cup. The Armenian team will participate
in the tournament held in Bulgaria.
By Khachik Chakhoyan
news.am
February 15, 2012 | 15:59
YEREVAN. - Armenian tennis players have long and difficult trainings,
however, the athletes should participate at least in two-three
international tournaments to gain experience, chief coach of men's
tennis team Vahe Avetisyan told Armenian News-NEWS.am.
In response to the question whether tennis is popular in Armenia and
how the chief coach assesses development of the sport in the state,
Avetisyan said that preparation of tennis players is gained through
long and hard trainings in Armenia. However, to register a success
investments are necessary.
Currently there are experts who can train the athletes for
international tournaments in investments are made. A total of
$30-40,000 is required annually for a junior tennis player to train and
participate in tournaments, while the amount triples for the adults.
Avetisyan said Danil Proskura, who is the leader of the team, as well
as Khachatur Khachatryan, Ashot Gevorgyan and Torgom Asatryan will
represent Armenia at the Davis Cup. The Armenian team will participate
in the tournament held in Bulgaria.