Armenian Taekwondo Federation Explained

The Armenian Taekwondo Federation (Armenian: Հայաստանի թաեքվոնդոյի ֆեդերացիա), is the regulating body of taekwondo in Armenia, governed by the Armenian Olympic Committee. The headquarters of the federation is located in Yerevan.^[1]

History

The Federation is currently led by president Karen Grigoryan. The Federation became a member of World Taekwondo in 1996, and subsequently became a full member of the European Taekwondo Union and the International Taekwon-Do Federation.^[2]

The Federation organizes national and international competitions, while Armenian taekwondo athletes have won medals in both world and European championships.^[3] There are seven taekwondo clubs in Armenia, several of which train athletes to compete in Olympic competitions.^[4]

See also

• Sport in Armenia

External links

• Armenian Taekwondo Federation on Facebook

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ազգային ֆեդերացիաներ - Հայաստանի Ազգային Օլիմպիական Կոմիտե. armnoc.am.
2. Web site: "PROF" ITF Taekwondo Federation of Armenia. profitf-tkd.am.
3. Web site: Armenian Taekwondo Federation intends to conduct a big international tournament in Armenia. armenpress.am.
4. Web site: Armenian Taekwondo is developing – president of federation. sport.news.am.