Armenian Taekwondo Federation
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Armenian Taekwondo Federation logo
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[]
References[]
- ^ "Ազգային ֆեդերացիաներ - Հայաստանի Ազգային Օլիմպիական Կոմիտե". armnoc.am.
- ^ ""PROF" ITF Taekwondo Federation of Armenia". profitf-tkd.am.
- ^ "Armenian Taekwondo Federation intends to conduct a big international tournament in Armenia". armenpress.am.
- ^ "Armenian Taekwondo is developing – president of federation". sport.news.am.
External links[]
- Armenian Taekwondo Federation on Facebook
Categories:
- Sport in Armenia
- Taekwondo in Armenia
- National members of World Taekwondo
- Sports governing bodies in Europe