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Mme Boossaba Yodbangtoey appointed to NOC-THA Vice President

Congratulations to Madam Boossaba Yodbangtoey, President of the Thai Federation (TAWA) on her recent appointment to Vice President of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand! Mme Boossaba is directly assigned to take care of foreign affairs in the THA NOC and with her appointment she is the first lady in Thailand to have such a […]

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Olympic Solidarity Coaching Course in Nairobi, Kenya

Course expert Aveenash Pandoo from South Africa reporting: The Kenyan Federation hosted a very successful Olympic Solidarity Coaching Course in Nairobi Kenya. The course expert appointed by the IWF was Aveenash Pandoo from South Africa. 19 Coaches attended the coaching course and will now have the serious task of developing the sport in Kenya. Some […]

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Massive Oceania Championships mark 30th Anniversary of OWF

Suva, capital of Fiji, under the chairmanship of Dr. Robin Mitchell, IOC Member and ONOC President, hosted the combined Senior-Junior and Youth Oceania Championships which welcomed a large turnout with 137 athletes representing 16 countries in Oceania.The Youth Championships served at the same time as the Oceania Qualification event for the 1st Youth Olympic Games. The […]

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