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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)

Judith Chacon (VEN) 1986-2009

We are deeply saddened to inform the Weightlifting Family that Venezuelan lifter Judith Chacon passed away. She gave birth to a baby but was subsequently taken by H1N1 disease which she could not survive.With Judith Chacon weightlifting lost a very important South-American athlete. She was a member of the Venezuela team in the Beijing Olympic Games (9th place in 53 kg), she took part in two junior world championships and in the 2006 world championships.We express our condolences to the family and to the Venezuelan Federation.  (Ruth Hossein)