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Mascots in Motion

The 16th Asian Games (www.gz2010.cn/en), part of the worldwide Olympic movement and governed by the Olympic Council of Asia unveiled the Games' Official "Mascots In Motion", dynamic cartoon illustrations of the Asian Games' sports and disciplines with sporting images of the 5 Yang (羊， legendary / celestial goat) - A Xiang, A He, A Ru, A Yi and Le Yangyang. The "Mascots in Motion" with lively and active cartoon images which embody the passionate sport spirit of the Games. With various facial expressions ranging from gentle to furious, the 16th Asian Games' "Mascots in Motion" are illustrated in competition at each of the 28 Summer Olympic disciplines as well as the numerous non-Olympic sports that will be challenged during The 16th Asian Games in 2010, including Baseball, Softball, Bowling, Dragon Boat and Cricket. The "Mascots in Motion" also feature Golf and Rugby - part of The 16th Asian Games competition schedule - and are currently under consideration by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the 121st IOC Session in Copenhagen, Denmark on October 1. As the Asian Games are part of the worldwide Olympic movement, each of the fun-loving animated Asian Games mascots are depicted wearing the colors of the five Olympic rings - Black, Red, Green, Blue and

Congratulation Mr. Irani

Mehernoosh Michael Sheriar Irani was born on 24th August 1949 in India. Works at the Ashford Hospital but also travels the world as a highly recognized university lecturer and professor. Of 35 years of work 24 years are tied to weightlifting. First election to the IWF Medical Committee in 1992 and re-elected every time. He is celebrating his 60th birthday.

Islamic Solidarity Games likely to be postponed

TEHRAN, August 23, 2009 - Iran's health minister says the second Islamic Solidarity Games should be postponed due to swine flu fears. A report published in the Tehran Times this week says Kamran Baqeri-Lankarani has asked the Iran Physical Education Organisation (PEO) to postpone the competition scheduled for October 16 - 30 in three Iranian cities. "Swine flu cases have increased in the region and we told the PEO officials to postpone the Islamic Solidarity Games," Lankarani said. According to Executive Secretary of the Games Hassan Mirza Aghabeik, Iran's health ministry will make the final decision. The 2nd Islamic Solidarity Games website gives no hint of the fate of the Games. The first edition of the Games was held in Saudi Arabia in 2005. (by aipsmedia.com)

70! Congratulation to Mr. Jones

Mr.Lyn Jones was born 70 years ago (20th August 1939). The Australian expert is one of the longest serving and best known IWF officials. 20 years in competition, 44 years coaching, 44 years refereeing and administration mark his path. During 8 years as President of Oceania Weightlifting Federation he was a coopted member of IWF Executive Board. Returned as an elected member in 2005, and re-elected in 2009 (Coaching and Research Committee). MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE

40 years ago

Koji Miki (Japan, born September 8, 1946) broke the world record in 52 kg snatch reaching for the first time 100 kg in the history in this category (19 August 1969 in Yufuin).Koji Miki's greatest success at major championships: 3rd in the 1973 World Championships Bantamweight class (252.5 kg). In 1972 Munich Olympics he had the best result in snatch (112.5 kg, Olympic record), finally he was placed 10th in total. Kojo Miki set eight flyweight and bantamweight world records in the snatch between

Dongguan budgets RMB29 million for Weightlifting venue renovation

The renovation plan of Dongguan Sports Centre Gymnasium for the upcoming 16th Asian Games has been finalised, according to Southern Metropolis Daily. As a "sister city" of the Asian Games, Dongguan officials have allocated RMB29 million for the renovation, turning the basketball arena into the competition venue for Weightlifting.Venue renovation will be launched early next month and is expected to take six months. Since 1992, the basketball arena of Dongguan Sports Centre Gymnasium has been home to several CBA finals. With seating for more than 4,000, the Weightlifting venue will consist of a competition area covering 1,170 square metres and a warm-up area - covering 400 square metres. The renovation project is the responsibility of the Guangzhou Design Institute. Dongguan, well known as the hometown of Weightlifting in China, is hometown of several world record-breakers in Weightlifting, such as Chen Jingkai, Chen Weiqiang and Zeng Guoqiang. (Written by Zhu Runfang and edited by Jeff Ruffolo)