The flag bearer for Armenia at the Olympics known

15:20 - 21 Jul, 2016

Swimmer Vahan Mkhitaryan will be the flag bearer for Armenia at the 31st Summer Olympic Games.

The president of the National Olympic Committee of Armenia, Gagik Tsarukyan, announced it during a meeting with reporters and the Olympic delegation.

The Rio 2016 Olympic Games are the 31st Summer Olympics. The official opening ceremony of the Olympics will take place on August 5. From August 5 to 21 within 17 days 10.500 athletes from 205 countries of the world will compete for a collection of 306 medals.

ANOC press service

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