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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

www.awf-dubai.com recently made its changes

Please be informed that the AWF Office of the President's website www.awf-dubai.com recently made its changes for easier access and friendly environment for weightlifting enthusiasts and guests. They have finally posted related news, official results & records and latest photos under the gallery. You may also post your comments, suggestions, experiences and blogs that will be useful in developing the site and enhance the relationship among Asian weightlifters, coaches, athletes, officials and fans that would further create closer relation to the world weightlifting

Joanna Lumley invites Nepal 2012 Olympic team to stay at her house

Their performance at the Beijing Olympics means they are unlikely to be long-term house guests.Which is somewhat lucky for Joanna Lumley, who has invited the entire Nepalese Olympic team to stay with her when they compete in the 2012 London Games. The Absolutely Fabulous actress, who was last week hailed as a ‘Goddess of Nepal' for her part in the Gurkha Justice campaign, had arranged for the country's squad of ten athletes to be based in Kent during the competition. But the 63-year-old chose to issue a more personal invitation during her trip to Nepal last week, saying the team would be welcome at her London home.The five-storey Georgian townhouse, which looks out on to a square, has enough space for around half a dozen guests.‘It was one of many lovely surprises during our trip and one I hope they will take up,' she said. Nepal sent eight athletes to last year's Beijing Games to compete in athletics, weightlifting, shooting, swimming and tae kwon do. But while the Gurkhas may strike fear into their enemies' hearts with their famous war cry ‘Ayo Gorkhali' - ‘the Gurkhas are coming' - other nations had little to fear from the Nepalese Olympians. K.B. Adhikari, who competed in the men's 69kg weightlifting event, was 22nd out of 24. Nepal's National Sports Council has an annual budget of just £1.5million, compared with the £600million that the British Olympic Association received in 2007 alone. Last week, thousands of Nepalese gathered to catch a glimpse of Ms Lumley as she arrived in Nepal on a week-long trip. The actress, who played a pivotal role in a campaign to allow retired members of the Gurkha regiment to be given British citizenship, was draped in garlands of flowers and silk scarves as she made her way through Kathmandu's airport. 'There was also a letter of invitation to Nepal. We handed it over to the prime minister and he was delighted to receive it. It was too soon for him to make an immediate response but I would think it very hopeful that the Nepal team will come to Kent.' The letter invites them to use Kent's training camps for their Olympics and Paralympics teams for the 2012 Games. (by Metthew Bell