DonateOn July 13-16, 2019 Greta Vardanyan, a member of ”Pyunic” Armenian Association for the Disabled participated in the World Para Powerlifting world championship held in Nur Sultan, the capital of Kazakhstan. This is the next in turn mandatory qualification tournament before Tokyo 2020 Summer Paralympics. Greta took place in women’s up to 61 kg class… Read more »
Past event
“Chasing after diversity” inclusive project gathered various talented people in Poland
One of the brightest members of the Armenian Association for disabled “Pyunic” Vrezh Manukyan took part in “Chasing after diversity” Еrasmus+ Youth exchange project on music and inclusion which took place in Skrzynice/Lublin, Poland. 25 representatives from 4 countries gathered in Poland to present their cultural values to each other. 10 days program (June 20-30) included… Read more »
June 1 is the international day of children
The team of “Pyunic” joined various NGOs and individuals of Armenia at the National Assembly to take part in the “International Children’s Day” exhibition. The team presented various DIY projects done by the talented children of the organization, had a lot of fun and informed people about inclusion.
Wheelchair basketball classification seminar
Wheelchair basketball classification seminar was held at “Pyunic” by Malik Abes, a wheelchair basketball head coach from France. Mister Abes was here to take part in the Wheelchair basketball regional development camp organized by “Pyunic” with the financial support of “Toyota”. It was planned to have an hour discussion with the specialists interested in the wheelchair classification,… Read more »
Wheelchair basketball regional development camp
We are happy to present you some unforgettable moments of “Wheelchair basketball regional development camp” program organized by the National Paralympic Committee of Armenia with the financial support of “Toyota”. Follow the link below to watch the training of the Armenian and Georgian teams. Click on the link below Wheelchair basketball match between Armenia and… Read more »
Yerevan Spring Run
On the 28th of April athletes of the Armenian Association for the Disabled “Pyunic” participated in “Yerevan Spring Run”. The festival that has become very popular among the locals, started in Hrazdan river gorge. Our athletes successfully finished 5km marathon and received valuable prizes from the company “BARRY”. Children involved in “Early Intervention” project and their parents… Read more »
I’mPOSSIBLE
“I’mPOSSIBLE” study guide which is an education program developed by the “Agitos Foundation”, the International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) development arm, is published to spread the Paralympic values and the vision of the Paralympic Movement to young people throughout the world. The “Armenian National Paralympic Committee” translated “I’mPOSSIBLE” with the full financial support of the “Agitos… Read more »
Inclusive stadium for everyone
It was an honor to host Managing Director of the Center for Access to Football in Europe (CAFE) Joanna Deagle from 25 to 27 of March, 2019. The purpose of her visit to Armenia was to assist the Armenian Association for Disabled “Pyunic” to assess the National Stadium after Vazgen Sargsyan, find the shortcomings and prepare a report… Read more »
Armenian athletes succeeded in Paris Marathon 2019
On April 14, 2019 Armenian athletes Stasik Nazaryan and Hayk Abgaryan took part in one of the most popular marathon’s of Europe. Paris Marathon that is also known as Schneider Electric Marathon, gathers people from all over the world for running and having fun. Among them are people with disabilities. The athletes of the Armenian… Read more »
Participation in the Para-powerlifting European Championship
In May 23-28, 2018 Greta Vardanyan, Pyunic’s athlete participated in the European para-powerlifting championship in Berck-Sur-Mer, France. Grate’s participation became possible due to the support of EU delegation in Armenia, through the project “Promoting the Social Rights of Persons with Disabilities by Building the Capacities of Armenian Civil Society Organisations to Engage with Council of… Read more »