Darchinyan disappointed over Armenian authorities’ indifferenceMarch 1, 2013 - 14:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Former IBF, WBC, WBA champion Vic Darchinyan is disappointed over Armenian authorities’ lack of interest to his initiatives. In 2011, Yerevan hosted the first professional boxing event headlining Darchinyan and challenger Evans Mbamba. “Back in 2011, the event was made possible solely through the assistance of my sponsors and my personal finances,” Darchinyan said. “Many of the well-known promoting companies seek to develop professional boxing in Armenia. During my visit 5 month ago I tried to negotiate another bout in Armenia with local authorities, yet was refused any assistance,” the boxer said. Darchinyan confessed to having refused an offer to represent Australia so that he could fight under an Armenian flag. “I’m very disappointed. I wanted to promote boxing in Armenia for the youth to have a chance to train and achieve success. But when your efforts go unappreciated, there’s no point in undertaking any new initiative,” the boxer said. Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | International cybercrime ringleaders arrested in Armenia, Ukraine Europol, Europe's crime agency, has arrested four ringleaders of several cybercrime networks that used botnets. Armenia skips CSTO Defense Ministers meeting A meeting of the Council of Defense Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization countries began in Almaty. Armenian, Iranian foreigh policy chief talk over the phone The Foreign Minister of Armenia once again expressed condolences to his counterpart on the death of the President of Iran. Armenia, U.S. customs authorities to boost assistance with new deal The government has approved an agreement with the U.S. government on mutual assistance between the customs authorities. |