Special session of the Judo Federation was held in Yerevan with participation of President of International Judo Federation Marius Vizer and National Olympic Committee President Gagik Tsarukyan.

President of Armenian Judo Federation Aleksan Avetisyan handed in his resignation. Gagik Tsarukyan stated that Armenia’s main goal is victory at Olympics in London, appointing Aleksan Avetisyan to the post of Vice President of National Olympic Committee. Expert from international federation will replace Avetisyan in judo federation.

Gagik Tsarukyan stressed that Marius Vizer came to Armenia to tackle the problems. “We should continue preparations for the Olympic Games. Aleksan Avetisyan handed in resignation for the right solution to be found.  I asked the International Federation to send a specialist to work in Armenia till October end,” Tsarukyan added.