April 12, 2011 - 18:13 AMT
International boxing tournament kicks off in Yerevan

On April 12, an international boxing tournament – Gagik Tsarukyan Cup - kicked off in Yerevan.

President of the Armenian National Olympic Committee Gagik Tsarukyan greeted all participants and guests, saying that the tournament is held for the second time and will become a traditional one.

Boxers in weight categories of 49, 56, 64, 81 and +91 entered the competition on the first day.

The tournament brought together 130 boxers from 16 countries.

The prize fund makes AMD 45mln.