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The International Sport Forum: Russia – Country of Sports

The International Sport Forum „Russia - Country of Sports" was held in Saransk, Mordovia, Russia on 8-11 September with the participation of more than 3000 participants, representatives of sport authorities, federations from all regions of the country. Several international sport federations were also present. The IWF delegated Ms. Eva Balogh, Office Manager to the conference. During the Sport Forum Master Classes were held in 11 basic sports, including weightlifting with the participation of scientists introducing the results of their research and the Head Coaches demonstrating exercises. At the Exhibition „Modern sports, innovation and perspectives" the visitors could get acquainted with the achievements of Russian weightlifting sport. The first Press Conference on the President's Cup to be held in Belgorod from 16-19 December, 2011 took place in the framework of the Sport Forum. Mr. Anton Kislyakov and Mr. Maxim Agapitov, Vice-Presidents of the Russian Weightlifting Federation, the Head Coaches of the Russian national team and several outstanding athletes gave information to the journalists on the preparation of this prestigious

11th ENSSEE Forum – 8th ICCE Global Coach Conference

The ASOIF has recently agreed to the establishment of a Joint Project Group with the International Council for Coach Education (ICCE), with ITU President, Marisol Casado as joint Chair, with a view to the development of an International Sport Coaching Framework. This Group will work over the next 18 months to develop a set of reference points to support the development of coach education and development programs across the globe. In order to further strengthen the engagement of International Federations in this process, from the 25th to the 27th of August 2011, the first joint conference of the European Network of Sport Science, Education and Employment (ENSSEE) and the International Council for Coach Education (ICCE) entitled "Innovation and Practice" was held in Paris, France. At the same time, the ASOIF and the ICCE have agreed to jointly host an IF meeting/seminar. The IWF was represented by Dragomir Cioroslan, IWF Vice President and Chairman of the IWF Coaching & Research Committee. The seminar offered a great opportunity for IF representatives and sport organizations to learn about new coaching research, and to share experiences with the top coaching development experts in the

New World Records on the first day of the Youth and Junior AWC

The 2011 Youth and Junior Asian Weightlifting Championships started today in Pattaya, Thailand at the Pattaya Indoor Atheletic Stadium on Soi Chaiyapruk 2. Approximately 476 lifters representing 38 countries throughout Asia participate in the competition. The IWF President Dr. Tamás Aján attended the meetings of the Asian Weightlifting Federation's Commissions held before the competitions to start and was pleased to honor the Opening Ceremony of the Championshipsby his presence. On the first competition day in Pattaya, in the 50 kg bodyweight category the 16 year old Thai lifter Sinphet Kruaithong established new Youth World Records in the Snatch, Clean & Jerk and in the Total. In the 56 kg bodyweight category, Thach Kim Tuan (VIE) set new Youth World Records in the Snatch with 127 kg and in the Total with 277 kg.The AWC promises stunning performances within the Junior and Youth lifters. Check out the results on the official website of the

Pan American Games in Guadalajara Mexico

The Pan American Games will feature the 28 sports that are competed at the Summer Olympic Games as well as additional disciplines proposed by the host country and the International Federations. Altogether 36 sports will be represented in Guadalajara, Mexico at the XVI Pan American Games. Weightlifting Competition will be held from 23 to 27 October 2011 at the Weightlifting Forum Venue. The Organizers await the participation of 125 athletes (69 Men and 56 Women) who will compete to win the so coveted Gold Medal. The Opening Ceremony will take place on 14 October at the Omnilife Stadium. Only 52 days to go, see you in Guadalajara! For more details check out the website of the event:

Golden Podium Awards SPORTEL Monaco

The 22nd Georges Bertellotti GOLDEN PODIUM AWARDS will be held on Tuesday 11 October 2011, at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. Amazing goals, sets won, winning sprints... All the greatest stories of 2011 in sport, recorded on cameras all over the world. The 22nd edition of Golden Podiums Awards, coming this October at SPORTEL Monaco, has started! Each winning director for the best sports sequences and slow motions will receive the Golden Podium Award during the Ceremony, to be held on Tuesday October 11, and presided by H.S.H. For more information click here

2010 IWF World Championships – Qualification Team Classification updated

The results of the 2010 IWF World Championships are updated.Please note that this classification is not final and will be updated accordingly.The updated Qualification Team Classification can be found here:Men /