
THE
BOARD
MEMBERS
The leadership of the Grappling, Pankration & Amateur MMA Federation of Armenia consists of a dedicated team of professionals with years of experience in martial arts, education, and sports management. Our Board Members oversee the federation’s strategic direction, development programs, and cooperation with international partners. Together, they ensure transparency, professionalism, and continuous growth of combat sports across Armenia.

Sargis Bazinyan
Co-Founder & President
Founder and President of the Federation, responsible for overall leadership, strategy, and international cooperation.
He represents Armenia in global federations and works to promote Grappling, Pankration, and Amateur MMA nationwide.

Arayik Bazinyan
Co-Founder & Board Member
Focuses on strategic development and long-term growth of the Federation’s national programs.
Plays a key role in organizational planning and governance.

Vladimir Hovhannisyan
Secretary General
Oversees administration, coordination, and documentation of the Federation’s activities.
He ensures smooth communication between departments and manages official correspondence.

Andranik Karapetyan
Vice-President
Leads regional development and coordinates the Federation’s network of clubs across Armenia.
Dedicated to expanding the reach of combat sports to every province.

Hrant Qotanjyan
Head of Referee Committee
One of only five UWW international-level referee coaches in the world.
He directs referee education, training, and fair competition officiating across all disciplines.

Gayane Arshamyan
Treasurer
Responsible for financial oversight, reporting, and transparency.
She manages budgeting and supports sustainable growth of the Federation’s programs.

Arsen Tovmasyan
Senior Administrator
In charge of operations and event logistics.
He ensures that national tournaments and seminars are organized efficiently and meet international standards.

Mayis Nersesyan
Coaches Committee Head
Supervises athlete preparation, national team development, and technical programs.
Leads coaching standards and represents Armenia’s athletes in international competitions.

Meghry Sirabiounian
Public Relations / Media Committee Head
Leads promotion, communication, and media relations of the Federation.
She strengthens public awareness through events, digital presence, and partnerships.

Aren Gevorgyan
Board Member
Responsible for developing Grappling in the Lori region.
Promotes new clubs, athlete education, and regional tournaments.

Ashot Petrosyan
Board Member
Founder of multiple clubs across Armenia and a driving force in expanding all three federation disciplines.
Plays a key role in the nationwide growth and grassroots athlete development.

Andre Harutyunyan
Board Member
Focuses on the growth and technical improvement of Grappling and Grappling Gi disciplines.
Works closely with coaches and athletes to enhance international-level performance.