YEREVAN. – As Armenian News-NEWS.am informed earlier, as a result of a survey conducted by the Armenian National Federation of Sports Journalists, 2011 European Greco-Roman wrestling champion Roman Amoyan was selected Armenia’s athlete of the year.

Amoyan is currently training in Tsaghkadzor city, and he was interviewed by Armenian News-NEWS.am’s correspondent.

“The trainers told me this [Tuesday] morning that I was recognized athlete of the year. I was very happy because I am receiving such an honor for the first time. I was among the top ten athletes for the past ten years, but you feel altogether differently when you are recognized as the best. I thank the sports journalists, who have selected me this year as Armenia’s top athlete. I also want to thank all of my coaches and trainers. Being the top athlete is a very huge responsibility. [And] In 2012, I will endeavor to repeat this year’s accomplishment, to again capture the European champion’s title, and also to qualify for the Olympics,” Roman Amoyan specifically said in the interview.