On April 24, Ankara’s Arena sports palace hosted the launch of World Children’s Games festival, with a Van cat as festival symbol.

The tournament was organised by Ankara Municipality. Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan attended the opening ceremony.

As Armenian Judo Federation told PanARMENIAN.Net, the competition hosts judo wrestlers aged 18-19, from 90 countries worldwide. Armenia is represented by 4 tennis players and 14 judo wrestlers, to perform on April 25; 28 and 29 respectively