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Chinese students sweep all categories on first day in 2007 UWC

Both male and female Chinese competitors excelled in the four categories contested at the first day of the University Worlds in Callao (Region next to Lima) in Peru. The host country could also celebrate medals alongside other nations from Pan-America and Asia. Results are published on this homepage under events/results and you can follow the competitions live here: www.regioncallao.gob.pe/copa_pesas_en_vivo.asp (click on VER

University World Cup opens in Lima

36 years after the last Weightlifting World Championships held in Lima, a total of 128 weightlifters are expected to participate in the University World Cup, running from 9th to 12th of August in Callao, next to the Peruvian capital. A strong Pan-American presence is also noted.Chinese excelled in the first two categories (56kg men and 48kg women). Results are published on this homepage under events/results and you can follow the competitions live here: www.regioncallao.gob.pe/copa_pesas_en_vivo.asp (click on VER

Final Entry deadline for 2007 University World Cup coming up

This is to remind all National Federations that the deadline to submit Final Entries to the 10th University Word Cup 2007, Lima is 25th July. In order to comply with FISU Rules, to prove the eligibility of your athletes to the competition, please fill out and send back together with the Final Entry forms the attached FISU Eligibility

Weightlifting mourns Dr. Sonny Tobing

Dr. Sonny Lumban Tobing (Indonesia) passed away at the age of 62 years on 4 July 2007 in Jakarta, having suffered a stroke. The untimely and unexpected end took away a man everybody used to like: a quiet, always smiling, devoted, generous and gentle person. Dr. Tobing served the sport of weightlifting for decades; i.a. as Member of the IWF Medical Committee 1994-2000, doctor on duty in Olympic Games, World and Asian Championships, etc. He was also a first-class international referee, jury member and technical controller. Just recently, as the leader of the Indonesian delegation in Prague, he rejoiced over the long-awaited Junior World Champion title of his fledgling.You left a great void in our hearts: Dr. Sonny Tobing, Rest in Peace!Dr. Sonny Tobing with Indonesian 2007 Junior World Champion in 56kg: Eko Yuli

Thai Organizing Committee reduces room rates for World Championships

Following an intervention by the IWF, as a gesture of friendship and goodwill, the Organizing Committee and the Thai Government agreed to reduce the daily room and board rates for the 2007 Chiangmai World Championships to US$100 per person in double room, and to US$130 per person in single room (in 5 star hotels). More about this on the 2007 RWWC website:

Dates of 2008 Junior Worlds finalized

The schedule of the 2008 Junior World Championships, which will take place in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, has been fixed between the Canadian Weightlifting Federation and the IWF. IWF Committee meetings: 11th June; Executive Board will meet on 12th June; IWF General Congress and Opening Ceremony: 13th June;Competitions: 14th to 20th June 2008.The IWF Calendar on this website has also been