WATERTOWN, Mass.—AYF Olympics in Washington, D.C. saw hundreds of dedicated athletes, alumni and supporters descend on the nation’s capital, excited for the 89th annual games and laden with heavy hearts for the brave people of […]
LANDOVER, MD—The Detroit AYF “Kopernik Tandourjian” (K-T) Chapter won its first Olympics Cup in almost a decade, racking up a total of 151 points during the Sunday track and field meet–more than the next two […]
The AYF-YOARF New York “Hyortik” Chapter had an incredible time at the 89th AYF Senior Olympics in Washington, D.C. this past Labor Day weekend. Our chapter had an amazing alumni, senior and junior member turnout. […]
The Olympics ended on September 4. Like every other year, we all went home to resume our normal lives. Just two weeks later, on September 19, I was getting ready to write my last article […]
Moments after Ara Kouchakdjian was announced as Olympic King, Ken Sarajian offered the following response: “As an AYFer, Ara represented the good in all aspects of Junior and Senior AYF…every day after AYF days, he […]
The Washington, D.C. Olympics was dedicated to the people of Artsakh from the start, with a moving and notable award at Friday’s Alumni Night—recognition of devoted activist Yeghisapet Chouldjian, who accepted the Varadian Spirit Award […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.—From a Nationals baseball game on Thursday to the traditional Friday golf, tennis and swimming matches, Saturday softball and Sunday’s track and field events, this year’s 89th AYF Olympics continued the tradition in classic […]
When the AYF Olympics started in 1934, it was a track and field event on a humble grass field. Since then, it has grown from a one-day event to a four-day sport and entertainment phenomenon. […]
Saturday at the AYF Olympics has become something special. There are two athletic events— softball and basketball—plus a picnic with music, and of course, the Saturday night dance. Softball and basketball usually take place at […]
Friday is the official start of the AYF Olympics for athletes, beginning with golf and tennis in the morning followed by swimming in the late afternoon. Golf and tennis are wonderful ways for AYFers to […]
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