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Thanet Judo in Kent is launching a series of high-impact randori and fitness sessions specifically aimed at young people in a bid to attract more participants to the sport
Olympic gold medallist Sophie Hosking quits the sport aged 27 and focuses on training to become a lawyer.
Japanese Olympic gymnast Rie Tanaka (26) gave an inspiring speech during the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) General Assembly in Lausanne (SUI) on Saturday, addressing over 800 delegates from 201 NOCs.
Kristin Foremans was ecstatic before, during, and after finishing the 1-mile Flowers Sea Swim this weekend. Guided by her coach Eney Jones, the part-time Cayman Islands resident was all smiles all the time before, during, and after her swim. Her eyes sparkled and the ambiance she created was pure positivity.
FRANK WARREN: ON Tuesday I sealed a deal with London Legacy Development to promote six boxing events
<?xml:namespace prefix = “o” ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office”/?> “Mission Olympic” is open to students of all sporting ability between the ages of 12 and 19. In 2013, over 150,000 students from 315 schools from across the Netherlands competed in 18 disciplines. Competitions took place throughout the school year, culminating in a fantastic celebration of sport in the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam.
Olympic marathon swimming referee and long-time Brazilian coach and official Ricardo Ratto reminds us about the proposed + Pool project in New York City is not the first project to build a pool within an open body of water (view Kick Start A Pool In A River). “Something similar to + Pool project was done in Rio de Janeiro.
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Expression of Interest – Weightlifting Coaches (contracted)Salary: To be confirmedClosing Date: 1st July 2013Region: All regionsBased: FlexibleNo. of days 15 to 30 days per yearIn line with Sport England’s Talent Funding, British Weight Lifting is looking to appoint 3 experienced weight lifting coaches in the positions outlined below. They would form part of the BWL Talent Development team and contribute to the development of weightlifters regionally and nationally.We are interested in hearing from committed coaches that understand elite sport and have experience and passion for athlete development.You must have• At least a Level 2 BWL coaching qualification or equivalent• Understanding of long term athlete development• Demonstrable experience in working in high level sport• Extensive, demonstrable experience in the development of weightlifters with respect to technical, physical and mental abilities• Experience of working within a teamLead England Talent Development Coach x 130 days per yearKey Responsibilities:• Lead coaching and organisation of England Talent camps• Lead coaching and organisation of Regional Training Days at agreed training venues• Provide coaching support at BWL Talent camps• Provide coaching support as required at International competitions• Proactively contribute and support BWL’s Talent Pathway Manager in activities relating to the Talent development programRegional Talent Development Coach x 215 days per yearKey responsibilities: • Lead coaching and organisation of Regional Training Days at agreed training venues• Provide coaching support at England Talent camps• Provide coaching support at BWL Talent camps as required• Proactively contribute and support BWL’s Talent Pathway manager in activities relating to the Talent development programThose who wish to express an interest in the above positions should forward a copy of their CV and covering letter no later than 12pm GMT on 1st July 2013 to Dan.Wagner@britishweightlifting.org.
GREAT Britain’s Micky Yule recorded a new personal best on his way to victory in the BWAD National Powerlifting Championships at Stoke Mandeville.The Lincoln-based Scot lifted 182kg in the 72kg class, a PB by 6kg and 7kg more than he lifted at the recent European Championships in Russia.The event saw 27 athletes in action, with a good mix of experience and newcomers to the sport taking part.Among the athletes taking part in their first competition was Panagiotis Mamuneas in the 54kg class, who put in three successful lifts to finish on 90kg and win his group.Nathanial Wilding demonstrated excellent technique and looked strong with three good lifts on his way to a total of 108kg.London Olympic bronze medallist Zoe Newson recorded a PB of 92kg in the 45kg class, while also recording a PB was Dan Steward who lifted 112kg in the 72kg class.Adam Alderman was also in great form, lifting 132kg in the 54kg class, while another London Olympian, Natalie Blake lifted 95kg.
A new judo club has opened in Settle, a picturesque village in the Yorkshire Dales, thanks to funding by Craven District Council, Settle Primary School and the Friends of Settle Primary School.
Event: Li-Ning BWF Sudirman Cup 2013 – Group Stage Date:19 May 2013 – 26 May 2013 Venue: Putra Stadium, Kuala Lumpur Players: Lim Khim Wah / Goh V Shem (MAS) vs Ingo Kindervater / Johannes Schoettler (GER) Category: Men’s Doubles The Sudirman Cup is the World Team Badminton Championships, the only BWF world event for men and women competing together in national teams. Held every two years, the Cup is one of the most prestigious titles in the Sport. The event was first hosted in the Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia in 1989 with 28 nations taking part and it now attracts more than 50 national teams.
The UCI Management Committee announced it would adhere to myriad proposals to clean up the sport’s image
The GB Rowing Team has switched Olympic bronze medallist James Foad and newcomer Matt Gotrel into its two men’s eights for the world cup at Eton Dorney next week (June 21- 23). Southampton’s Foad and Gotrel, from Chipping Campden, had been poised to race a pair at the 2012 Olympic venue but a reshuffle because of the withdrawal through illness of Alex Gregory sees Foad move into GBR1 with Gotrel taking up a seat in GBR 2.
A series of powerlifting talent assessment days will be run by British Weight Lifting, as part of the UK Talent Team and British Paralympic Association’s Paralympic Potential Bring on Brazil campaign.The events will be hosted at the Glasgow Emirates Stadium on June 15-16 and at Aston University in Birmingham on June 29-30.The campaign aims to identify male and female athletes aged between 16-35 across all Paralympic classifications, with the drive and determination to win at the Paralympics.“It is a fantastic opportunity for BWL to be part of such a campaign as there has already been a number of talent confirmation athletes that have been identified at previous British Paralympic Associations events such as Sport Fest,” said BWL’s Talent Pathway Manager Dan Wagner.“Not only does it provide an opportunity to identify potential talent but it also provides a platform to promote the sport and the wider organisation. I will be accompanied at the assessment events by BWL Squad Coach Neil Crosbie and BWL Physio Suzanne Basnett who will provide advisory classification to each individual athlete.”
Government defends grassroots participation claims as Sport England figures show 20 sports declined while only nine gainedThere are now fewer adults playing sport regularly than before the …
Event: Li-Ning BWF Sudirman Cup 2013 – Group Stage Date:19 May 2013 – 26 May 2013 Venue: Putra Stadium, Kuala Lumpur Players: Chan Peng Soon / Goh Liu Ying (MAS) vs Michael Fuchs / Birgit Michels (GER) Category: Mixed Doubles The Sudirman Cup is the World Team Badminton Championships, the only BWF world event for men and women competing together in national teams. Held every two years, the Cup is one of the most prestigious titles in the Sport. The event was first hosted in the Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia in 1989 with 28 nations taking part and it now attracts more than 50 national teams
Event: Li-Ning BWF Sudirman Cup 2013 – Group Stage Date:19 May 2013 – 26 May 2013 Venue: Putra Stadium, Kuala Lumpur Players: Lee Chong Wei (MAS) vs Dieter Domke (GER) Category: Men’s Singles The Sudirman Cup is the World Team Badminton Championships, the only BWF world event for men and women competing together in national teams. Held every two years, the Cup is one of the most prestigious titles in the Sport. The event was first hosted in the Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia in 1989 with 28 nations taking part and it now attracts more than 50 national teams
Event: Li-Ning BWF Sudirman Cup 2013 – Group Stage Date:19 May 2013 – 26 May 2013 Venue: Putra Stadium, Kuala Lumpur Players: Line Kjaersfeldt (DEN) vs Sayaka Takahashi (JPN) Category: Women’s Singles The Sudirman Cup is the World Team Badminton Championships, the only BWF world event for men and women competing together in national teams. Held every two years, the Cup is one of the most prestigious titles in the Sport. The event was first hosted in the Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia in 1989 with 28 nations taking part and it now attracts more than 50 national teams.
Event: Li-Ning BWF Sudirman Cup 2013 – Group Stage Date:19 May 2013 – 26 May 2013 Venue: Putra Stadium, Kuala Lumpur Players: Joachim Fischer Nielsen / Christinna Pedersen (DEN) vs Hirokatsu Hashimoto / Miyuki Maeda (JPN) Category: Mixed Doubles The Sudirman Cup is the World Team Badminton Championships, the only BWF world event for men and women competing together in national teams. Held every two years, the Cup is one of the most prestigious titles in the Sport. The event was first hosted in the Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia in 1989 with 28 nations taking part and it now attracts more than 50 national teams.