ArmInfo. From May 7 to 11, Armenia will host the European Karate Championship for adults for the first time, with over 1,000 athletes and delegates from 54 countries participating. This was reported by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia.
According to the source, the 60th European Championship will be held at the Demirchyan Sports and Concert Complex in Yerevan. The tournament is held with state support. According to the President of the National Karate Federation of Armenia Vazgen Harutyunyan, the European Karate Federation will also hold a report and election conference in Yerevan as part of the championship. "We are prepared to organize the championship in the best possible way, and to ensure the worthy participation of our athletes. We are confident that this event will become a great sporting celebration," said Vazgen Harutyunyan. The opening ceremony of the tournament will take place on May 8. The final fights will take place on May 10 and 11.