Armenia to fund equipment purchases for 2027 European Artistic Gymnastics Championships

The Armenian government has approved additional funding for preparations for the 2027 European Artistic Gymnastics Championships, which will be held in Yerevan for the first time. Part of the allocated funds will be used to purchase equipment required to host the international competition.

The decision was approved at a government meeting on November 12. According to Armenia's Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, the ministry has been allocated an additional AMD 6.934 billion as part of the redistribution of the 2026 state budget.

The funding will support two areas: the completion of a program to construct, renovate and equip 300 schools and 500 kindergartens, as well as preparations for the European Artistic Gymnastics Championships.

However, the published decision does not specify the exact amount earmarked specifically for purchasing equipment for the championships.

European Artistic Gymnastics Championships to take place in Yerevan from April 27 to May 2

Armenia will host the European Artistic Gymnastics Championships from April 27 to May 2, 2027. The men's and women's competitions will take place at the Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concert Complex in Yerevan.

According to preliminary estimates by the organizers, the championships are expected to bring together 600–700 representatives from approximately 35 countries.

As part of the preparations, the Armenian authorities are addressing several organizational matters, including the provision of gymnastics equipment, infrastructure readiness, medical services and competition arrangements.

The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport previously reported that preparations for the European Championships also include work at the Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concert Complex and equipping the new Albert Azaryan Sports School.

The 2027 European Championships will be one of the largest international artistic gymnastics competitions ever held in Armenia.