Armenian Boxers to Compete at Major World Boxing Event in Thailand in Historic First
Several members of Armenia’s national boxing teams head to Bangkok for a ranking and international tournament on Thai soil
A contingent of Armenian amateur boxers are set to compete in a significant international boxing tournament in Thailand, marking a notable milestone for the nation’s pugilistic programme and its presence on the Asian sporting scene.
The Armenian Boxing Federation confirmed that both men’s and women’s national team members have travelled to Bangkok to take part in the Olympic ranking tournament hosted in the Thai capital, offering athletes a key opportunity to secure qualification points ahead of the Paris Games.
This deployment reflects Armenia’s expanded engagement with high-profile global boxing contests on territory beyond its traditional European competitive circuits.
Among those competing are male fighters such as Baregham Harutyunyan (51 kg), Artur Bazeyan (57 kg), Narek Hovhannisyan (63.5 kg), Gurgen Madoyan (71 kg), Rafayel Hovhannisyan (80 kg), Narek Manasyan (92 kg) and Davit Chaloyan (+92 kg), as well as female boxers including Anush Grigoryan (52 kg), Ekaterina Sycheva (54 kg) and Ani Hovsepyan (66 kg).
The athletes have already undertaken training sessions in Bangkok as they prepare to meet international rivals in ring competition throughout the event.
The tournament in Thailand forms the final Olympic ranking opportunity for Armenian boxers yet to secure qualification for Paris 2024, underlining the strategic importance of the competition on Thai soil.
For many of the athletes, participation in this event represents their first major outing in Southeast Asia’s boxing arena, providing exposure to diverse international styles and enhancing Armenia’s footprint in the global amateur boxing community.
Beyond Olympic implications, the experience is expected to strengthen the development pathways for Armenian boxing and foster greater competitive depth among its fighters as they gain experience against counterparts from across Asia and beyond.
The Armenian Boxing Federation confirmed that both men’s and women’s national team members have travelled to Bangkok to take part in the Olympic ranking tournament hosted in the Thai capital, offering athletes a key opportunity to secure qualification points ahead of the Paris Games.
This deployment reflects Armenia’s expanded engagement with high-profile global boxing contests on territory beyond its traditional European competitive circuits.
Among those competing are male fighters such as Baregham Harutyunyan (51 kg), Artur Bazeyan (57 kg), Narek Hovhannisyan (63.5 kg), Gurgen Madoyan (71 kg), Rafayel Hovhannisyan (80 kg), Narek Manasyan (92 kg) and Davit Chaloyan (+92 kg), as well as female boxers including Anush Grigoryan (52 kg), Ekaterina Sycheva (54 kg) and Ani Hovsepyan (66 kg).
The athletes have already undertaken training sessions in Bangkok as they prepare to meet international rivals in ring competition throughout the event.
The tournament in Thailand forms the final Olympic ranking opportunity for Armenian boxers yet to secure qualification for Paris 2024, underlining the strategic importance of the competition on Thai soil.
For many of the athletes, participation in this event represents their first major outing in Southeast Asia’s boxing arena, providing exposure to diverse international styles and enhancing Armenia’s footprint in the global amateur boxing community.
Beyond Olympic implications, the experience is expected to strengthen the development pathways for Armenian boxing and foster greater competitive depth among its fighters as they gain experience against counterparts from across Asia and beyond.
