Հայաստանի երիտասարդների ասոցիացիա | |
Abbreviation | AYMA |
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Formation | 1934 |
Founded at | Nicosia, Cyprus |
Legal status | NGO |
Purpose | Cultural institution |
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The Armenian Young Men's Association (AYMA) (Armenian: Հայաստանի երիտասարդների ասոցիացիա, Greek: Αρμενικός Σύλλογος Νέων Ανδρών) is a cultural and sporting club of the Armenians of Cyprus, headquartered in Nicosia. A member of the international federation AYMA, it was founded in 1934 in the Armenian quarter of Nicosia, its first president was Anania Mahdessian. The club has a Scouts movement – the AYMA 77th Scouts – which is part of the Cypriot Scout Movement. The club operates a junior Football Academy. In the past it has had teams in hockey, darts, and table tennis.[1]