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| Of ] descent, Vahram Papazyan was a son of Sarkis who was a newsstand owner.<ref name=TCspor /> During the dawn of every morning, Papazyan would run from his residence in the ] neighborhood of ] to the ] to pick up news and return it to his fathers kiosk.<ref name=TCspor /> After completing this task, Papazyan ran to ] where he attended school.<ref name=TCspor /> | Of ] descent, Vahram Papazyan was a son of Sarkis who was a newsstand owner.<ref name=TCspor /> During the dawn of every morning, Papazyan would run from his residence in the ] neighborhood of ] to the ] to pick up news and return it to his fathers kiosk.<ref name=TCspor /> After completing this task, Papazyan ran to ] where he attended school.<ref name=TCspor /> | ||
| In the ] held in ], Vahram Papazyan participated in the ] and ] run finishing 8th place and not finishing respectively.<ref>{{cite web|title=Coubertin / Selim Sırı ve Türkiye- Uluslararası Olimpiyad Komitesi (IOC) İlişkileri|url=http://www.olimpiyatkomitesi.org.tr/olimpiyat-oyunlari/olimpiyat-oyunlari-tarihi/coubertin-selim-siri-ve-turkiye-uluslararasi-olimpiyad-komitesi-ioc-iliskileri|publisher=Turkish National Olympic Committee|accessdate=4 February 2013|language=Turkish}}</ref> Papazyan was the youngest man when he competed at the 1906 Athens Olympics, aged 13 years and 256 days.<ref>Young and old get set for |
In the ] held in ], Vahram Papazyan participated in the ] and ] run finishing 8th place and not finishing respectively.<ref>{{cite web|title=Coubertin / Selim Sırı ve Türkiye- Uluslararası Olimpiyad Komitesi (IOC) İlişkileri|url=http://www.olimpiyatkomitesi.org.tr/olimpiyat-oyunlari/olimpiyat-oyunlari-tarihi/coubertin-selim-siri-ve-turkiye-uluslararasi-olimpiyad-komitesi-ioc-iliskileri|publisher=Turkish National Olympic Committee|accessdate=4 February 2013|language=Turkish}}</ref> Papazyan was the youngest man when he competed at the 1906 Athens Olympics, aged 13 years and 256 days.<ref>Young and old get set for Olympics. (2012, Jul 25). Gulf News.</ref> | ||
| When ] was admitted to the ] (IOC) in 1911, president of Turkey's Olympic committee ] placed advertisements in the local ''Ikdam'' and ''Sabah'' newspapers in order to recruit athletes for the ] in ].<ref name=TCspor /> Papazyan immediately responded to the advertisement and expressed his desires to participate in the games.<ref name=TCspor /> | When ] was admitted to the ] (IOC) in 1911, president of Turkey's Olympic committee ] placed advertisements in the local ''Ikdam'' and ''Sabah'' newspapers in order to recruit athletes for the ] in ].<ref name=TCspor /> Papazyan immediately responded to the advertisement and expressed his desires to participate in the games.<ref name=TCspor /> | ||
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| In order to cover the costs of the trip, Vahram Papazyan requested financial assistance from the ] sports club Ardavast in which he was a member of.<ref name=TCspor /> In order to raise money and awareness for Papazyan, the Ardavast sports club organized a theatrical play at the Greek Theatre in the ] neighborhood of ] where Papazyan himself played a minor acting role.<ref name=TCspor /> Due to the success of the event, the funds ultimately covered Papazyan's entire Olympic expenses.<ref name=TCspor /> | In order to cover the costs of the trip, Vahram Papazyan requested financial assistance from the ] sports club Ardavast in which he was a member of.<ref name=TCspor /> In order to raise money and awareness for Papazyan, the Ardavast sports club organized a theatrical play at the Greek Theatre in the ] neighborhood of ] where Papazyan himself played a minor acting role.<ref name=TCspor /> Due to the success of the event, the funds ultimately covered Papazyan's entire Olympic expenses.<ref name=TCspor /> | ||
| After his participation in the Olympics, Vahram Papazyan returned to the ]. When the ] ensued, Papazyan managed to survive and eventually settled in ].<ref name=agos>{{cite news|last=Koptas|first=Rober|title=Olimpiyat tarihinin gayrı resmi sayfası|url=http://www.agos.com.tr/yazdir.php?detay=2143|accessdate=4 February 2013|newspaper=Agos|date=26 July 2012|language=Turkish|quote=1915’te yaşanan katliamlar sırasında hayatta kalabilen ve daha sonra Beyrut’a yerleşen Vahram Papazyan}}</ref> | After his participation in the Olympics, Vahram Papazyan returned to the ]. After graduating Robert College in 1913, he was instrumental in the founding of the Armenian General Athletic Association.<ref name=providence /> | ||
| When the ] ensued, Papazyan managed to survive and eventually settled in ].<ref name=agos>{{cite news|last=Koptas|first=Rober|title=Olimpiyat tarihinin gayrı resmi sayfası|url=http://www.agos.com.tr/yazdir.php?detay=2143|accessdate=4 February 2013|newspaper=Agos|date=26 July 2012|language=Turkish|quote=1915’te yaşanan katliamlar sırasında hayatta kalabilen ve daha sonra Beyrut’a yerleşen Vahram Papazyan}}</ref> | |||
| He married Annette Egavian and had two sons named Robert and Harold and two daughters named Yolanda and Diane.<ref name=providence>{{cite journal|title=Vahram S. Papazian; ran in 1912 Olympics|journal=Providence Journal|date=Mar 11, 1986|page=C-02|accessdate=29 March 2013|location=Providence, R.I.}}</ref> | He married Annette Egavian and had two sons named Robert and Harold and two daughters named Yolanda and Diane.<ref name=providence>{{cite journal|title=Vahram S. Papazian; ran in 1912 Olympics|journal=Providence Journal|date=Mar 11, 1986|page=C-02|accessdate=29 March 2013|location=Providence, R.I.}}</ref> | ||
| Vahram Papazyan ultimately moved to the United States where he became an electric engineer.<ref name=providence /> He died in the Armenian Home for the Aged |
Vahram Papazyan ultimately moved to the United States where he became an electric engineer.<ref name=providence /> He was associated with the Eddy & Co. in Providence, Rhode Island for more than 35 years before retiring.<ref name=providence /> He died in the Armenian Home for the Aged in ] at the age of 92.<ref name=TCspor /><ref name=providence /> He is buried at the ] in ], ].<ref name=providence /> | ||
| ==Olympics== | ==Olympics== | ||
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| Nationality | Ottoman/American (since 1922) |
| Born | Constantinople, Ottoman Empire |
| Died | United States |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event | 1912 Summer Olympics |
| Club | Ardavast |
| Updated on 4 February 2013 | |
Vahram Papazyan (Template:Lang-hy) was one of two athletes who represented Turkey in the 1912 Summer Olympics held in Stockholm. Papazyan participated in Men's 800 metres and Men's 1500 metres. Vahram Papazyan along with ethnic Armenian Mıgırdiç Mıgıryan were the only two athletes representing Turkey in the country's first official participation of the Olympics.
Life
Of Armenian descent, Vahram Papazyan was a son of Sarkis who was a newsstand owner. During the dawn of every morning, Papazyan would run from his residence in the Bebek neighborhood of Istanbul to the Babiali to pick up news and return it to his fathers kiosk. After completing this task, Papazyan ran to Robert College where he attended school.
In the 1906 Intercalated Games held in Athens, Vahram Papazyan participated in the 800 meters and 1,500 meters run finishing 8th place and not finishing respectively. Papazyan was the youngest man when he competed at the 1906 Athens Olympics, aged 13 years and 256 days.
When Turkey was admitted to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1911, president of Turkey's Olympic committee Selim Sırrı Tarcan placed advertisements in the local Ikdam and Sabah newspapers in order to recruit athletes for the 1912 Olympic Games in Stockholm. Papazyan immediately responded to the advertisement and expressed his desires to participate in the games.
In order to cover the costs of the trip, Vahram Papazyan requested financial assistance from the Armenian sports club Ardavast in which he was a member of. In order to raise money and awareness for Papazyan, the Ardavast sports club organized a theatrical play at the Greek Theatre in the Arnavutköy neighborhood of Constantinople where Papazyan himself played a minor acting role. Due to the success of the event, the funds ultimately covered Papazyan's entire Olympic expenses.
After his participation in the Olympics, Vahram Papazyan returned to the Ottoman Empire. After graduating Robert College in 1913, he was instrumental in the founding of the Armenian General Athletic Association.
When the Armenian Genocide ensued, Papazyan managed to survive and eventually settled in Beirut.
He married Annette Egavian and had two sons named Robert and Harold and two daughters named Yolanda and Diane.
Vahram Papazyan ultimately moved to the United States where he became an electric engineer. He was associated with the Eddy & Co. in Providence, Rhode Island for more than 35 years before retiring. He died in the Armenian Home for the Aged in Emerson at the age of 92. He is buried at the Swan Point Cemetery in Providence, Rhode Island.
Olympics
In the 1912 Summer Olympics, Vahram Papazyan did not finish both the Men's 800 metres and Men's 1500 metres.
According to the Turkish Ministry of Youth and Sports, during the Men's 1500 metres, Vahram Papazyan had a "fabulous tempo" and was leading the race which positioned him for first place. However, when about 20–25 meters remained in the race, Papazyan suddenly felt dizzy and collapsed.
However, according to Vahram Papazyan's grandson, the reasons as to why Vahram Papazyan did not finish the races were entirely different. According to his grandson:
I remember stories about my grandfather, Vahram Papazian, who ran the Decathlon in the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm. Grandpa would tell us how, suddenly, two lengths ahead of the nearest contender, it dawned on him that if he won, the Turkish flag would be raised. So he stopped.
On the other hand, it is reported by the Armenian weekly Agos newspaper that in a letter written while he was still in Beirut, Vahram Papazyan was disappointed that Turkish flags were not used as part of the Olympic decorations in the city of Stockholm. According to the letter, Papazyan went to the local Turkish embassy and expressed his concerns.
See also
- 1906 Intercalated Games
- Turkey at the 1912 Summer Olympics
- 1912 Summer Olympics
- National Olympic Committee of Turkey
References
- "Vahram Papazyan". Türk ansiklopedisi (in Turkish). 25. Milli Eǧitim Basımevi: 417. 1946. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
Bunlardan Vahram Papazyan, Stokholm sefirimizin eşi tarafından kırmızı atlet fanilesinin üzerine dikilen beyaz Ay – yıldız altında yarışan ilk atletimiz oldu. Türkiye'nin ilk defa bir O. O.'nda devletçe gönderilen resmî bir sporcu kafilesiyle temsili
- ^ "Olimpiyat Stadyumlarında İlk Türk Bayrakları" (in Turkish). T.C. Genclik ve Spor Bakanligi (Republic of Turkey Youth and Sport Ministry). Retrieved 4 February 2013.
Osmanlı Olimpiyat Cemiyeti artık kurulmuştu ve bu iki sporcu bu derneğin verdiği belgelerle resmen bir Olimpiyat Oyunları'na ilk kez katılıyorlardı. Bu sporcularımız Vahram Papazyan ve Mırgırdıç Mıgıryan Efendiler idi.
- Yalçın, Soner (2008). Siz kimi kandırıyorsunuz! (1. baskı. ed.). Şişli, İstanbul: Doğan Kitap. p. 138. ISBN 9789759917098. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
Peki: kendi paralarıyla 1912 Stockholm Olimpiyatlarına giden ve Ay Yıldızlı bayrağımızı uluslararası turnuvada ilk dalgalandıranlar Vahram Papazyan ve Mıgırdiç Mıgıryan adını hiç duydunuz mu?
{{cite book}}: More than one of|pages=and|page=specified (help) - ^ Heijmans, Bill Mallon, Jeroen. Historical dictionary of the Olympic movement (4th ed. ed.). Lanham, Md.: Scarecrow Press. ISBN 9780810875227.
{{cite book}}:|edition=has extra text (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - "Osmanlı'da Ermeni Sporu" (in Turkish). Armenian Genocide Museum. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
Osmanlı ilk defa 1912 Olimpiyatlarında iki Ermeni sporcu olan Vahram Papazyan ve Mkrtich Mkryan tarafından Stokholmda temsil edildi.
- "Olimpiyat tarihinin gayrı resmi sayfası". Agos (in Turkish). 26 July 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
"Türkiye'den Olimpiyatlara ilk resmi katılımın 100. yıldönümü. Bundan tam yüz yıl önce, 1912'de, Osmanlı vatandaşı iki Ermeni sporcu, Mıgırdiç Mıgıryan ve Vahram Papazyan, Stockholm'de düzenlenen 5. Olimpiyat Oyunları'nda, atletizm alanında ülkemizi temsil etmişti."
- ^ Demoyan, Hayk (2009). Armenian Sport in Ottoman Empire. Yerevan: Tigran Mets. p. 220.
- "1912 Stockholm Olympiyatlari". Bilgi ve bellek: türk devrim tarihi çalışmaları dergisi (in Turkish) (4–5). İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi. 2006.
{{cite journal}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - Ahmad, Feroz (1994). The making of modern Turkey (1. publ. ed.). London: Routledge. ISBN 9780415078368.
- Mouradian, George (1995). Armenian infotext (1st ed. ed.). Southgate, Mich.: Bookshelf Publishers. ISBN 9780963450920.
{{cite book}}:|edition=has extra text (help) - ^ Erik Bergvall (ed.). The fifth Olympiad: the official report of the Olympic games of Stockholm, 1912 (PDF). Swedish Olympic Committee. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
{{cite book}}:|first=missing|last=(help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - "Coubertin / Selim Sırı ve Türkiye- Uluslararası Olimpiyad Komitesi (IOC) İlişkileri" (in Turkish). Turkish National Olympic Committee. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
- Young and old get set for Olympics. (2012, Jul 25). Gulf News.
- ^ "Vahram S. Papazian; ran in 1912 Olympics". Providence Journal. Providence, R.I.: C-02 11 March 1986.
{{cite journal}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - Koptas, Rober (26 July 2012). "Olimpiyat tarihinin gayrı resmi sayfası". Agos (in Turkish). Retrieved 4 February 2013.
1915'te yaşanan katliamlar sırasında hayatta kalabilen ve daha sonra Beyrut'a yerleşen Vahram Papazyan
- "Stories of my Grandfather". AIM: Armenian International Magazine. 4. Glendale, CA: AIM: XLVII. 1993. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
I remember stories about my grandfather, Vahram Papazian, who ran the Decathlon in the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm. Grandpa would tell us how, suddenly, two lengths ahead of the nearest contender, it dawned on him that if he won, the Turkish flag would be raised. So he stopped.
- "Olimpiyat tarihinin gayrı resmi sayfası". Agos (in Turkish). 26 July 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
"Sabah Stockholm'e vardığımda, sokakların ve büyük binaların olimpiyatlara katılan irili ufaklı ülkelerin bayraklarıyla donatıldığını gördüm. Ama hiçbir yerde Türk bayrağı yoktu. Bu durum beni çok üzdü. Nihayetinde vatanımın, Türkiye'nin temsilcisiydim ve ülkeme karşı gösterilen bu çirkin tavır, benim için bir aşağılamaydı. Barınmam için bana ayrılan mekâna varmadan, bir araba tuttum ve doğrudan Türk elçiliğine gittim. Öfkemi anlatacak ve hemen bir çare bulunmasını rica edecektim."