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“Winter Sports Are Treated Like Orphans”: Armenian Skiing Faces Crisis Before Olympics
The President of the Armenian Ski Federation, Gagik Sargsyan, has spoken in detail about the serious difficulties facing Armenian skiing as the country prepares for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan. According to him, the federation is working without state support while dealing with long-standing structural and financial problems that continue to limit the development of winter sports in Armenia. “From the very beginning, unequal conditions are set between summer and wi
The Armenian Report Team
2 days ago
Armenian Ski Athletes Earned 2026 Olympic Spots Without Government Funding
The president of the Armenian Ski Federation has publicly confirmed that the federation will fully cover a fine issued to national team skier Mikayel Mikayelyan following a World Cup incident in Italy, voicing support for the athlete’s decision to cover the word “Azerbaijan” on his competition uniform. Gagik Sargsyan, president of the Armenian Ski Federation, said the federation stands behind Mikayelyan and will pay the fine in full once it is officially issued. “I welcome Mi
The Armenian Report Team
5 days ago
Armenian Skier Says Federation Will Cover Fine After Uniform Protest at World Cup Event
EXCLUSIVE: Italian event organizers have not yet finalized the amount of a fine issued to Armenian cross-country skier Mikayel Mikayelyan after he covered the word “Azerbaijan” on his competition uniform during a World Cup event in Italy, the athlete told The Armenian Report in an exclusive statement. Mikaelyan said the penalty was still under review by officials and that no official notice had yet been delivered. “I don't know yet how much my fine is, because the jury didn’t
The Armenian Report Team
5 days ago
Armenians Gather in Etchmiadzin for Christmas Eve as Church–State Tensions Grow
As it does every year, The Armenian Report began its first filming day of the year in Etchmiadzin, at the Mother See of the Armenian Apostolic Church, covering Christmas Eve. The holiday, celebrated on January 6 by the Armenian Church, brought thousands of believers to Etchmiadzin despite cold weather and growing political tension around the Church. Throughout the day, The Armenian Report spoke with people who gathered at the Mother See to take part in prayers, light candles,
The Armenian Report Team
6 days ago
Armenian Skier Fined at Tour de Ski for Covering the Word “Azerbaijan” on His Uniform
Armenian cross-country skier Mikael Mikaelyan was fined during the Tour de Ski tournament held in Italy after he covered the word “Azerbaijan” on his competition uniform. The incident took place at the start of the event and quickly drew attention within the international winter sports community. The situation is linked to a sponsorship agreement signed by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation. The federation has a five-year contract with Azerbaijan’s State Tourism A
