[2][3][4][5] Vahram Papazyan, along with fellow Armenian Mıgırdiç Mıgıryan, were the only two athletes who represented the empire in the country's first official participation of the Olympics.

[3] 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 father's kiosk.

[3] In order to cover the costs of the trip, Vahram Papazyan requested financial assistance from the Armenian sports club Ardavast, of which he was a member.

After introducing myself and receiving congratulations from the ambassador, I said: "Bey Effendi, Stockholm is depressing to me, and I would like to return to my country with my suitcases on my arm.

[6] 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.

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.