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PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORTS IN ARMENIA
Armenia is one of the most ancient countries of the world, which has rich culture and history. It is historical motherland of Armenians. Armenia lies in the northeastern partof the Armenian plateau between Caucasus and Asia Minor. The history of Armenian ancestors goes back to the history of primitive man (about 1,5 - 1 million years ago).
On the territory of Armenia about 400.000 square kilometers the primitive man went hunting to get the food and clothes as well. The running, jumping, throwing, climbing were the first physical exercises. They became the basis for physical culture and sports.
In the course of time the man realized that to be successful he needed previous training. It finally brought to the organization of trainings.
Later the training and competitions became the basis for sport.
During traditional pagan celebrations Armenians used to organize sports competitions in different events. The celebrations were devoted to different pagan gods marking new year, hospitality, spring, Nature awakening, flower decoration, love, fertility, youth, water, harvest, wedding ceremonies, victories and etc. During the pagan celebrations (Navasard, Vardavar, Barekendan, Jrorhnek, Tsaghkazard, Trndez, Zatik, Surb Sargis, Hambardzum), wrestling, boxing, hockey, running, javelin throwing, archery, equestrian & other games and competitions were held.
On the territory of Armenia about 400.000 square kilometers the primitive man went hunting to get the food and clothes as well. The running, jumping, throwing, climbing were the first physical exercises. They became the basis for physical culture and sports.
In the course of time the man realized that to be successful he needed previous training. It finally brought to the organization of trainings.
Later the training and competitions became the basis for sport.
During traditional pagan celebrations Armenians used to organize sports competitions in different events. The celebrations were devoted to different pagan gods marking new year, hospitality, spring, Nature awakening, flower decoration, love, fertility, youth, water, harvest, wedding ceremonies, victories and etc. During the pagan celebrations (Navasard, Vardavar, Barekendan, Jrorhnek, Tsaghkazard, Trndez, Zatik, Surb Sargis, Hambardzum), wrestling, boxing, hockey, running, javelin throwing, archery, equestrian & other games and competitions were held.
The sports programmes organized during the pagan celebrations had much in common with programmes of ancient Greek Olympic Games. Thanks to it Armenian athletes had an opportunity to participate in Olympic Games. It is known that Armenian king Trdat III Arshakuni became the winner of 265th Olympic Games in 281. During his reign in 301 Christianity was adopted as state religion in Armenia. Trdat III Arshakuni Armenian king Varazdat Arshakuni became the champion in boxing at 291stOlympic Games held in 385.
Memorial plate proves that Varazdat Arshakuni became champion.
On initiative of Armenian NOC on May 8, 1998 the bust of Varazdat Arshakuni Champion of 291 Ancient Olympic Games held in 385 was installed on the territory of the International Olympic Academy in Olymp (Greece). The sport events, games and physical exercises that came to ancient & middle ages Armenia, had their positive influence on the establishment of Armenian national physical education system.
This system included:
Since II-nd part of 18th century the physical education & culture had progressed in Armenia & in a number of Armenian centres abroad. New Armenian schools were opened in Venice St.Lazarus island, Echmiadzin, Astrakhan, Moscow, Tbilisi, Yerevan, Shushi and other places. The subject "physical culture" was taught in themost of the schools as well as competitions, games, excursions were organized for the pupils.
Later both in Armenia & in Armenian centres abroad the sports clubs, different events groups were established. Pan-Armenian sports competitions and sports celebrations were organized. Some athletes & sports leaders became known. Two athletes Mkrtich Mkrtchyan & Vahram Papazyan from Constantinople participated in Stockholm Olympic Games , 1912. Mkrtich Mkrtchyan was the 5th in decathlon athletic competitions among 50 participants.
In 1990 the National Olympic Committee of Armenia was founded to further development of physical educationand was recognized by the IOC in 1993.
- Family and individual physical education led by coaches.
- Physical education in educational centers.
- Military and physical education in army
Since II-nd part of 18th century the physical education & culture had progressed in Armenia & in a number of Armenian centres abroad. New Armenian schools were opened in Venice St.Lazarus island, Echmiadzin, Astrakhan, Moscow, Tbilisi, Yerevan, Shushi and other places. The subject "physical culture" was taught in themost of the schools as well as competitions, games, excursions were organized for the pupils.
Later both in Armenia & in Armenian centres abroad the sports clubs, different events groups were established. Pan-Armenian sports competitions and sports celebrations were organized. Some athletes & sports leaders became known. Two athletes Mkrtich Mkrtchyan & Vahram Papazyan from Constantinople participated in Stockholm Olympic Games , 1912. Mkrtich Mkrtchyan was the 5th in decathlon athletic competitions among 50 participants.
In 1990 the National Olympic Committee of Armenia was founded to further development of physical educationand was recognized by the IOC in 1993.
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