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Breeze gives Goyang a miss

Michaela Breeze, the 30-year-old PE teacher , who became Britain's first woman Olympic weightlifter in 2004 at the Athens Games (ranked 9th), is Commonwealth champion (2006) and competed in the 63kg category in Beijing Olympics. (Breeze lifted her first two attempts at 80kg and 85kg but after her second snatch lift the Devon teacher pulled up injured. When the time came for her third lift, however, the announcement came that Breeze was injured and could not continue.Although she did return for the clean and jerk, her back would obviously causing her huge pain although she did bravely complete three lifts and finished in 15th place overall with five succesful attempts out out five.)'I took a few months off after the Beijing Olympics to allow my back time to settle down and recover. I started training again at the end of last year and have built up steadily. I got myself back into reasonable shape. I have declined the World Championships this year because my recovery is not as good as it used to be and i didn't want to put myself under unnecessary pressure of competing while still below best. If I am to compete, I want to be as competitive as possible and at least be close to best. It is for these reasons why I am focusing on rehabbing fully before facing the biggest weightlifting stages.'

A new President for the Cook Islands Weightlifting Federation

Three times Olympian, Sam Pera, prior to the Mini Games was elected the new President of the Cook Islands Weightlifting Federation. The General Secretary remains Tony Hole, who has held the post for many years.

London 2012 celebrates 1,000 days to go to the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games

London 2012 Chairman Sebastian Coe commented: 'Reaching 1,000 days to go gives us an opportunity to celebrate. Millions of people are already inspired by, benefiting from or delivering London 2012, from those who are taking part in sport participation projects inspired by the Games to the millions of National Lottery players who are helping to build the Olympic Park in east London. 'Over the next 1,000 days our teams will put their heart and soul into ensuring the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in 2012 are a spectacular success and deliver a tangible legacy for future generations.' To celebrate, the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) have marked the 1,000 days to go landmark with the launch of a Games-themed photographic exhibition alongside Tier One Partner BT at the National Portrait Gallery and an event at London's iconic BT Tower. The 'National Portrait Gallery/BT Road to 2012' exhibition will create 100 world-class photographic portraits celebrating the people, both high-profile and those working behind the scenes, who collectively are making the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games happen.

Over 60 Countries have sent Entries to 2009 Goyang WWC

More than 60 countries have confirmed their participation in the 2009 Goyang World Championships with their athletes and several further entries are now undergoing clarification and confirmation procedures. The IWF Secretariat has established the preliminary List of Entries, as of 29th October 2009, which you can now find  herewith published under the Goyang

London 2012 Olympic pictograms

The London 2012 Olympic pictograms represent each of the sports and disciplines of the Olympic Games. There are two formats for each pictogram - a silhouette and a 'dynamic' version. The dynamic format of the pictograms bring the representations to life. They will be used on merchandise, posters and sign-posts. They were inspired by the London Underground

Vasily Draga honoured

On the occasion of the EWF's 40th Anniversary in Wladislawowo, IWF President Dr. Tamás Aján awarded Ukraininan official Mr. Vasily Draga with the IWF International Bronze Order. Mr. Draga served on the IWF Scientific and Research Committee from 1992 to 2005 and contributed to the development of the sport with his valuable scientific activities. He also served Olympic Games and many World Championships as a referee, jury member or technical controller. On the photo: Ukrainian team leader Alena Burenko, PWF President Zygmunt Wasiela, Vasily Draga, IWF President Dr. Tamás Aján, Russian team leader Petr Poletaev(Photo by Vladimir Saltykov - Olymp)