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2007 Royal WWC preparations in progress

A record number of nations - 94 - have so far indicated their participation in the 2007 Royal World Championships, a main Qualification Event for the Beijing Olympics, to take place 16-26 September in Chiangmai.Ten years after another great championship hosted by the city in Northern Thailand, the Organising Committee under the leadership of Maj.Gen. Intarat Yodbangtoey and TAWA President Mrs. Boossaba Yodbangtoey is looking forward to welcoming the world's weightlifting family, whereby commemorating the 80th Birthday of HM King Bhumiphol of Thailand.At a recent inspecition visit, IWF Competition Director Attila Ádámfi verified that preparations for this vast event are in the final

Peruvian hosts celebrate first ever gold medal and team victory

On days Two, Three and Four of the 10th University World Cup, the medal distribution became more colorful as the neighbouring nations, USA, further Asians and Turkey also joined the line of winners in Peru. Meanwhile, Chinese men and women towered over their respective categories, wherever entered.The last day (12th August) with the two superheavyweight classes, saw even a junior world record attempt - hardly missed - by ZHANG Zheng (CHN), at 169kg in clean and jerk. As the ultimate success of the event, the Women's Team Trophy was retained by the home country, thanks to the even and excellent performance of the Peruvian girls. Among the Men, China came into the top position with USA and PER following. GAO Wei, CHN (48kg) and LIAO Hui, CHN (69kg) were awarded the ELEIKO-IWF Best Lifter Trophies, as a reward for excellent lifting. Results are published on this homepage under

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