Emil Vartazarian

Emil Vartazarian is an Armenian-Iranian who played in the India national rugby union team from 1998 to 2006. He previously played professional football for Bengal Mumbai FC.[2]

Emil Vartazarian
Birth nameEmil Vartazarian
Date of birth (1976-05-25) 25 May 1976
Place of birthTehran, Iran
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[1]
Weight72 kg (159 lb)
SchoolArmenian College
UniversityUniversity of Calcutta
SpouseThuthi Vartazarian
Children1 daughter
Rugby union career
Position(s) Full Back
Fly Half
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1991-1995
1993-2001		 Armenian College
Armenian SC		 ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1998-2008 India 134 134
Teams coached
Years Team
2007 Iran

Coaching career
  • Technical Director: Tamil Nadu Rugby 2008
  • Head Coach: Iran 2007

Achievements

Vartazarian played rugby for his college team from 1991 until 1995. Vartazarian had to stop as the college team did not have a team for school students one year under the age of 19. As a result of this he started to play for the Armenian Soccer Club from 1993 to 2001. The last time that he ever represented his prestigious Armenians team, Vartazarian was also a part of the squad that won the All India Beach 7 a-side rugby in Chennai 2001. He was a regular member in the Indian national rugby team which was established in 1998. By profession, Vartazarian was the Technical Director for the South Indian Rugby Football Association (SIRFA). In addition to this, he was also a key player in the Chennai state team (Chennai Cheetahs) and coach of both the Chennai team and the Tamil Nadu Police state team. He was also the assistant coach for the Indian under-19 Rugby team. With him as a player and coach, the Chennai Cheetahs won the All-Indian Beach Seven a side tournament in Chennai in 2003, went up to the semi-finals in the all India tournament in 2002 as well as 2003, won the National Cup in 2004, lost the finals in 2005 and once again brought home the cup in 2006. They have also won the South India 'Ten a side' tournament in 2007 and 'All India Sevens' in 2005.[3][4][5]

Vartazarian has a degree in Film Studies from St. Xaviers College, Kolkata. Charismatic, good looking and superbly fit, he has appeared in commercials for Seven Up, Park Avenue and some energy drinks. His hobbies include rigorous gym work outs and cooking for his family and friends. He has interests in cinema and starting an ethnic Iranian-Indian cuisine restaurant. Vartazarian has also completed a Master's course in Sports Management in Australia, and currently resides in Melbourne, Victoria.[6][1]

References
  1. Bhattacharya, Nikhilesh (3 September 2010). "Emil thankful for India connect". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 17 June 2011. Retrieved 4 April 2009.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. "Chennai Symbolically Comes Together To Wish "Chennai Cheetahs" Success!". Boldsky. 6 October 2009. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
  4. Krishnamurthy, Akhila (22 October 2007). "Guru cool". India Today. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
  5. "Cheetahs in Chennai!". The Hindu. 21 October 2009. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
  6. Shetty, Rachna (21 June 2007). "No lights or camera, only action". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
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