The press service of the NOC of Armenia continues the “Way to Minsk” project where we feature athletes representing Armenia at the European Games to be held in Minsk from June 21-30. Our 9th hero is badminton player Lilith Poghosyan.

Lilith Poghosyan

Sport: Badminton

Date of birth: 17/04/1996

Place of birth: Yerevan

Participation in the European Games: First time

Most painful defeat։ Failing to qualify for the 2014 Youth Olympic Games

Most important victory: Winning the first round of an international tournament in Iran in 2019 (she has gained the qualification to the European Games due to that win)

At the European Games…

“I’m going to fulfill my dream and enjoy every minute on the court. Moreover, I have been included in the same group with one of my favorite players, 2015 1st European Games champion Danish Line Kjaersfeldt therefore I’ll have an opportunity to play badminton on the highest level and to get great experience.”

The badminton competition days at the European Games are June 24-30.