Master’s dream came true
The children's boxing school of Yerevan, which was founded by boxing master Vladimir Yengibaryan in 1959, today was officially renamed the "Children's Olympic Boxing School after Vladimir Yengibaryan". A museum named after Vladimir Yengibaryan was also opened adjunct to the sport school and it will feature the legendary athlete's personal items, medals and cups.
The Olympic champion promised to donate more of his personal items to the museum.
"I'm not afraid to say that this has always been my dream. Any athlete that scores a great victory expects something like this. Today I feel like I am reliving my victory during the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne," said Yengibaryan.
Yengibaryan also expressed hope that he will be able to celebrate his 80th anniversary in the homeland.
There to congratulate the famous athlete were Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Artur Petrosyan, President of the Armenian National Olympic Committee Gagik Tsarukyan, Vice-President of the ANOC Derenik Gabrielyan and several athletes and trainers.
