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Weightlifting Hall of Beijing Olympics turned into fitness center
The Weightlifting Hall of Beijing Olympics, Beihang University Gymnasium, has become a fitness center for Beijing citizens.Fan Yizhi, deputy director of Beihang University Gymnasium, said since July the main venue was renovated by removing the curtain wall built for weightlifting games, and by cleaning up the Olympic logos. The project is expected to be completed before the National Day which falls on Oct. 1. The ancillary hall, as athlete's lounge and staff's dining area during the Olympic Games, has been restored as a badminton venue. During the summer holidays, a lot of students, teachers and local citizens have come and played here. In spite of the venue with good facilities, its rent price is not expensive and students can afford. The rent here is only 15 yuan (2.2 U.S. dollars) an hour." (Xinhua News Agency)
Happy Birthday Mr. Sandalov
The acting President of the Russian Federation was born 70 years ago ( Novosibirsk , 04.08.1939). He celebrated his birthday in Moscow together with his friends, collegues. Mr. Sandalov is Deputy Director of State Sports Centre of the National Teams of Russia. He is a well known and respected figure of Russian and international weightlifting. He is PhD. of sport science, senior staff scientist, assistant professor - All-Russia Research Institute of physical culture and sport in Moscow. He started first as a referee 42 years ago and as a coach 40 years ago. IWF Technical Committee Member 1980- 1988, 1992-2000. IWF family wishes many happy returns of the
Vadim Vacarciuc will be the member of the Parliament in Moldova again
Vadim Vacarciuc will be the member of the Parliament in Moldova again. The results of the elections from 29 of July were announced and his liberal party obtained 15 places (he is number 8 in the list). After confirming the results by the Constitutional Court the parliament will start to work (approximatively by the end of August). He participated four Olympic Games. He was ranked 5th in Atlanta and in Sydney. In Athens he was eliminated after his three unsuccessful snatch attempts. In 2008 Beijing Olympics he achieved 12th position at age of 35.Vadim Vacarciuc had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1995 World Championships Light-Heavyweight class (375.0 kg); 3rd in the 2003 World Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (400.0 kg); 3rd in the 1994 European Championships Light-Heavyweight class (370.0 kg); 2nd in the 2000 European Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (395.0 kg). In 2003 Vancouver World Championships he was ranked No 1. in clean and jerk (222.5, 94 kg category)(Serghei
Mr. Ma, the General Secretary of the IWF was extremely impressed
The Opening Ceremony of the Oceania Weightlifting Intitute was an outstanding success. 250 guests attended with many IWF weightlifting personalities who traveled to New Caledonia . Mr. Ma, the General Secretary of the IWF was extremely impressed and stated that this Institute is unique in its operation in the world of weightlifting, is a concept of great forward thinking, and is a model that other continents should try to emulate. In the same manner the European President, Dr. Antonio Urso, was equally impressed and he believes that a regional concept such as this will not only develop weightlifters in the region but also promote the sport of weightlifting in a professional
Mr. Ma, the General Secretary of the IWF was extremely impressed
The Opening Ceremony of the Oceania Weightlifting Intitute was an outstanding success. 250 guests attended with many IWF weightlifting personalities who traveled to New Caledonia . Mr. Ma, the General Secretary of the IWF was extremely impressed and stated that this Institute is unique in its operation in the world of weightlifting, is a concept of great forward thinking, and is a model that other continents should try to emulate. In the same manner the European President, Dr. Antonio Urso, was equally impressed and he believes that a regional concept such as this will not only develop weightlifters in the region but also promote the sport of weightlifting in a professional
