In February 1911 Shavarsh Krissian published the '' Marmnamarz '' ( Armenian : " Body of national physical training " ) which became the first sports periodical of the Ottoman Empire . The '' Marmnamarz '' was a monthly periodical that provided the necessary information regarding sports events , news , and the results of competitions . The magazine also published photographs of various Armenian athletes throughout the world . In the periodical Krissian established the concept of Armenian Olympics . '' Marmnamarz '' eventually became an important contributor to the development of sports and athletic activity within the Armenian community of the Ottoman Empire . The periodical suspended its activity in 1914 due to World War I and ultimately ceased publication after Krissian fell victim to the Armenian Genocide
Armenian Genocide
Armenian Genocide
Shavarsh Krissian