Today Marks the Opening of the Pan-Armenian Games in Artsakh

Today, a grand opening ceremony for the 7th Pan-Armenian Summer Games will take place at the 'Republican' stadium in Stepanakert, the capital of Artsakh. The event is scheduled to start at 19:00.

It is noteworthy that the competitive events will be held from August 6 to 8 in Stepanakert, while subsequent competitions will take place from August 9 to 17 in Yerevan. The closing ceremony of the Pan-Armenian Summer Games is set to occur on August 17 in Yerevan's Freedom Square.

The games feature 17 sports, 14 of which are Olympic disciplines, with over 5,000 participants expected. Meanwhile, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports Arayik Harutyunyan has observed the preparation efforts.

Photos are sourced from the minister's Facebook page.