Armenian Sports News Podcast

Hosts interview Morgan and Isabel, coaches of the new Armenian women's lacrosse team, discussing the team's formation, recruitment from the diaspora, challenges before their first tournament, and their Olympic aspirations for LA 2028.

Andrei Kachetrin and Jason Taktagin spend most of this Armenian Sports News Podcast episode on UFC 317, where Dana White booked Ilia Topuria versus Charles Oliveira for the vacant lightweight title instead of Arman Tsarukyan.

Hosts interview Anto Balian, a freshman NCAA basketball player at Pepperdine University, discussing his transition from Armenian high school stardom to college challenges, his Armenian heritage's influence on his motivation, and his aspirations for a professional career.

Andrei Kachaturian sits down with Dr.

Undefeated MMA fighter David Magoyan discusses his 7-0 record, aspirations to fight on Dana White's Contender Series, and his training with UFC star Arman Tsarukyan.

Noel Mikaelian discusses his upcoming rematch with Badou Jack for the WBC Cruiserweight Championship, explaining how a full training camp boosts his confidence after a short-notice first fight.

Host Andrei Kachaturian interviews Slava Shahbazyan, California's top-ranked high school wrestler, about his journey from Armenia to wrestling success, his commitment to Stanford University, and his ambitious goal of competing in the 2028 Olympics.

Andre Cacheturian and Jason Tactagian cover Armenia’s 24-point win over Costa Rica in Fresno and a second win in Los Angeles, while Jason describes calling the Fresno game from the broadcast booth and meeting people like Tony Marino and Yura Movsisyan.

Armenian Sports News features Isabelle Papazyan, an Armenia pickleball player joining from Yerevan shortly after the Pickleball World Cup in Florida, where Armenia finished 33rd out of 68 countries in its first international appearance.

Kaitlyn Sermonera-Chukagin joins the ASN Podcast as a longtime UFC veteran and new mother.

Andre Kachatourian talks with Marina Davitian about her tennis path and the strain of balancing school, training, and work.

Host Andre Khatchaturian interviews BJJ star Keith Krikorian about his seminar in Boston, career challenges including a missed UFC title shot, and his deep connection to Armenian heritage.

Armenian Sports News covers the historic convergence of Armenian national team launches: lacrosse teams competing in Heritage Cup tournament this weekend with Olympic 2028 as ultimate goal, women's team meeting for first time before tournament.

Ken Topalian and Joe Almacian recount their historic participation as the first Armenian athletes at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway.

Host Andre Khatchaturian interviews LSU and Armenian national team goalkeeper Sophine Kevorkian about her soccer journey, from falling in love with the sport as a child to playing at LSU and representing Armenia internationally.

Andre Katchatourian and Jason Taktasian open with shop talk, including ASN sweater plans and the news that the team has grown to six.

Host Andre Khatchaturian interviews twin Armenian-Danish boxers Nikolai and Sebastian Terterian after their signing with Golden Boy Promotions.

Andre Kacheturian and Jason Taktajian open with a casual Monday check-in from Fresno and note that it is June 30, the final day of June and of the first half of 2025.

Joao Asanichis talks with Keith Krikorian about the moment and the road behind it.

Armenian Sports News Podcast focuses on Armenian cross-country skier Mikayel Mikayelyan, who covered an Azerbaijan sponsor logo on his uniform and was fined by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation.

Roma Kalantaryan, Arman Tsarukyan’s boxing and strength-and-conditioning coach at KD MMA in Montrose, says Tsarukyan’s discipline is the trait that separates him from other fighters.

Host Jason Takhtadjian interviews UFC prospect Jean-Paul Levosnoyani about his upcoming debut in Houston, covering his weight cut, opponent change from Austin Vannerfort to Philip Rowe, and the unique experience of fight week.

Armenian Sports News Podcast opens with a recap of Armenia's April medals, including Malkas Amoyan's fourth European Wrestling Championship gold and a five-medal wrestling total.

Andre and Jason open with breaking Armenian sports news.