ESCS Minister Zhanna Andreasyan and Deputy Minister Hasmik Avagyan watched the play-off round of the “School Basketball League” games held under the auspices of the RA Prime Minister at the “Mika” Sports Complex of the Sports Management Centre.
They watched the 1/8 finals between the 5th–6th grade teams of Charentsavan Basic School №4 and Kapan Basic School №13, where the Kapan team secured a hard-fought 18:17 victory in a tense battle and advanced to the next round.
The Minister also met with the representatives of the participating teams and wished them success in their upcoming meetings.
As stated by Drastamat Muradyan, the chief referee of the “School Basketball League” sports games, there has been considerable interest towards this tournament, which is being held for the first time, among schoolchildren from both Yerevan and the regions of Armenia. Over 8,000 schoolchildren participated in the community-level stages of the sports games across two age groups.
“From the perspective of promoting and popularizing basketball, the idea of organizing such a tournament is highly commendable, since it encompasses hundreds of schools from across the country. The teams advancing to the finals were indeed the best, becoming known in an objective competition environment. Based on the results of these three days, we can definitely state that the spectacle is guaranteed. I am confident that the semi-finals and finals will be the most spectacular and exciting matches,” noted Drastamat Muradyan, stating that the tournament is indeed a success.
The “School Basketball League” sports games are held to popularize basketball among schoolchildren, promote a healthy lifestyle, and identify talented and promising athletes. According to the chief referee of the games, Drastamat Muradyan, a number of schoolchildren having no formal basketball background but having relevant potential, have already stood out during the tournament.
“The Syunik region's fifth and sixth graders, in particular, make a positive impression. They are not represented in the Armenian championships, but there are many talented children who, I hope, will take up basketball seriously,” Drastamat Muradyan says.
Based on his assessment, the first-year participation rate can be regarded as positive.
As a reminder, 16 teams from each age group advanced to the playoffs and joined the competition. Following the outcomes of the 1/8 finals, 8 teams will advance to the quarterfinals. The results of the other matches held today are as follows:
- Yeghegnadzor Basic School № 2 - Yerevan Basic School №158 - 20:24
- Artik Basic School № 1 - Yerevan Basic School №199 - 18:13
- Yeghvard Basic School № 3 - Yerevan Basic School № 171 - 22:19
- Yerevan Basic School №174 - Yerevan Basic School № 35 - 43:13
The match between the teams of Kajaran № 2 and Masis № 2 Basic schools did not take place, since the Kajaran team did not show up for the competition. The victory was awarded to the team of Masis Basic School № 2.
The first matches of the 1/4 finals between the teams in grades 5-6 and 7-9 will take place on June 20.
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- From 11:00 to 12:00: Kapan №13 - Yerevan Basic School № 174
- From 15:00 to 16:00: Yerevan Basic School № 158 – Masis Basic School № 2
7-9 grade:
- From 12:00 to 13:00 Yerevan Basic School № 51 - Kajaran Basic School № 2
- From 13:00 to 14:00 Artik Basic School № 2 - Yerevan Basic School № 2
- From 14:00 to 15:00 Vanadzor Basic School № 4 – Goris Basic School № 3
- From 16:00 to 17:00 Yerevan Basic School № 187 - Yerevan Basic School № 137
The final and third-place matches of the “School Basketball League” sports games will be held on June 22. Admission to all matches is free of charge.
The teams that rank 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the finals will be awarded a certificate from the ESCS Ministry, along with a cup, medals, and a cash prize.
The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place schools will receive monetary awards of 4,000,000 AMD, 2,500,000 AMD, and 1,500,000 AMD, respectively. Physical education teachers of the winning schools, placing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, will receive awards of 700,000 AMD, 500,000 AMD, and 300,000 AMD, respectively. Students of the winning teams will be awarded with cash prizes as follows: 1st place (9 students) – 150,000 AMD each; 2nd place (9 students) – 100,000 AMD each; and 3rd place (9 students) – 75,000 AMD each.
