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06, 2008

Today President Serzh Sarkissian received the President of the International Amateur Boxing Association Ching Kuo Vu

Today President Serzh Sarkissian received the President of the International Amateur Boxing Association Ching Kuo Vu.

Noting that boxing is a loved sport in Armenia and has glorious traditions, President Sarkissian said that four boxers would be representing Armenia at the Olympic Games in Beijing and expressed hope that they would achieve victory, restoring the fame of the Armenia boxing school.

The President of the International Amateur Boxing Association said that during his two-day visit he had an opportunity to familiarize with the conditions for the boxing development in Armenia. Underlining celebrated boxing history of Armenia, Chink Kuo Vu said that the Association would like to organize a championship of young amateur boxers in Armenia next year. President of Armenia Serzh Sarkissian welcomed the initiative.

According to the President of Armenia, victories serve as impetus for the development of any sport since they inspire many people and raise the interest toward that particular sport.

Ching Kuo Vu said that the International Amateur Boxing Association is ready to assist Armenia for the further development of boxing in our country.

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