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Russian President’s Cup

The first International Russian Federation President's Weightlifting Cup takes place on 16-18 December, 2011 in Belgorod, Russia. This is the first international competition, which resumes the traditions of Friendship Cup after 20 years. The European and International Weightlifting Federations met the initiative to conduct the Tournament with great enthusiasm. The Tournament is a qualifying event in individual classification for athletes for the Olympic Games 2012 in London. This fact enhances the status of the event at the international stage of the sport competitions.The Competitions will be held in team-individual form, in 5 weight categories:- men 94kg, 105kg, +105kg;- women 75kg, +75kg; The winners and medalists will be awarded with prize money and valuable prizes. The award ceremony for the best athletes of the Russian Federation President Cup in Weightlifting will take place on December 18, 2011 in Shepkin theatre, Belgorod. Dress-code of the ceremony: formal, elegant dress or costume for the women, dark suit for the men.Entries can be sent no later than 15 November, 2011 via e-mail: [email protected] and [email protected]

Technical visit before the 2011 IWF World Championships in Paris

Against the majestic backdrop of Paris Disneyland, the French Weightlifting Federation has welcomed the International Weightlifting Federation to Paris upon its final Technical visit prior to the World Senior Championships which will be held from 05 - 13 November 2011. Represented by Aniko Nemeth-Mora (IWF Director & Chief of Protocol), Attila Adamfi (Competition Director) and Lilla Rozgonyi (Communication Manager) IWF was received by Jean-Paul Bulgaridhes, French Weightlifting Federation President. The IWF delegation was also accompanied by Matthew Curtain, London 2012 Weightlifting Manager. The two day visit comprised of operational meetings detailing planned deliverables such as accommodation, catering, training hall, competition venue, programme of events, ceremonies, transport, accreditation and broadcast. 'As the main Olympic qualifying event for the London 2012 Olympic Games, it is imperative that a platform of excellence is provided to ensure the athletes are given every opportunity to perform at their best. To this end, the National Federations can be assured the French Weightlifting Federation is committed and focused on staging a memorable event' said Ms. Nemeth-Mora. For further information, the 2011 World Senior Championships website can be located via the following link: www.paris2011.com

Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships and African Senior Championships

This year's Commonwealth Senior, Junior and Youth Weightlifting Championships will be held in conjunction with the African Senior Championships in Cape Town, South Africa. The Weightlifting competition will be held from 10-15 October 2011 at the Good Hope Centre. This is the first time ever that the Commonwealth Championships will be held on the African continent and having the African Championships in conjunction with the event, will undoubtedly add more prestige to it. Already the Championships have received a vast number of entries. With the inclusion of the African entries, we may finish up having A and B sessions in quite a few categories. We understand that this will put more pressure on the Organising Committee in South Africa, however knowing the excellent capabilities of the South African organising officials we have no doubt it will conducted at world championships standard." - said Paul Coffa, General Secretary of Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation. For more information click

Junior and -23 European Championships, Bucharest

The Junior and Under 23 years European Championships are jointly running in Bucharest, Romania. For results please go to: http://www.ewf.sm/index.php Prior to the start of the Championships the EWF held its Executive Board meeting and Congress. IWF President Dr. Tamás Aján, IWF General Secretary Mr. Ma Wenguang and Asian General Secretary Mr. Ali Moradi were guests of honour at the Congress. The Championships are run by the Romanian Federation under President Mr. Nicu

2011 Oceania Weightlifting Federation Annual Congress

Held last week on Saturday, 03 September 2011 at the spectacular South Pacific Commission in Nouméa, the Oceania Weightlifting Federation (OWF) held its Annual Congress. The OWF President, His Excellency, Marcus Stephen (NRU) and General Secretary, Paul Coffa (AUS), welcomed 21 National Federations to the largest congress in the Federation's 31-year history held in New Caledonia. The Congress discussed important matters relating to the sport including the Oceania Institute, the Pacific Games as well as the Olympic Solidarity programme. Life membership was given to Mr. Lyn Jones for his outstanding service to the Oceania region. Lyn was the OWF General Secretary from December 1980 to 1983 and President from 1983 to 1992. He was also Executive Board member of the IWF for eight years whilst he was President of Oceania. Life membership was given also to HE Marcus Stephen for his contribution to the region and especially the Pacific Islands. He has been an inspiration to many young aspiring athletes being one of the greatest athletes in the Pacific. Wallis & Futuna will host the 2013 Mini Pacific Games and weightlifting is one of the 8 sports on the programme. For the first time ever, the Oceania Championships will be incorporated within the 2013 Mini Games. This decision was passed unanimously by the Pacific Games Council

Notice

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