The most significant tournament of judo “Grand – Prix” will be held in Armenia in October of 2007. Today the European Judo Union Romanian Chair Marius Vizier declared about it. The latter is now in Armenia on special invitation. “I am in good relationship with the Chair of the Armenian Judo Federation Alexander Avetisyan and I always get delighted with the victory of Armenian sportsmen. When the Armenian sportsman (Armen Nazaryan) won the European Championship of 60 kg I was really glad.” The “Grand – Prix” tournament will be held for the second time. It was first held in Moscow. Only the champions and winners of European and World Championships as well as Olympic games can participate in the tournament. Being the organizer, Armenia will have one sportsman in each weight category. 250 thousand USD will be spent on the meetings including 100 thousand prize fund.
In Marius Vizier’s opinion the tournament will contribute to the development of judo in Armenia. “You already have good sportsmen and you only need such a great tournament for further progress which will help your sportsmen to see the strongest sportsmen and strive to have good results.” By the way, Marius Vizier presented 1000 kimonos to the Armenian judo federation and promised Armenian judo trainers to hold seminars in summer for them with the participation of excellent specialist who will try to enlarge their knowledge.
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