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Webinar Schedule for the Week of July 6-10

By United World Wrestling Press

Webinar Schedule for the Week (6-10 July)

Title:  Negative Wrestling: Fleeing the Mat, Push Out, and Fleeing the Hold
Date:  6 July
Time:  15:00 (Zurich) – 9:00 (New York)
Speaker:  Prof. Dr. Ibrahim CICIOGLU & Levent SEN
Language:  English
Target Audience: National & International Referees and Coaches
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/99598884356

Title:  Use of Discovery Games & Gamification (Coach)
Date:  7 July
Time:  20:00 (Zurich) – 14:00 (New York)
Speaker:  Pedro ROJAS
Language:  Spanish
Target Audience: Introductory Coaches
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/94692864278

Title:  Referee Mechanics
Date:  8 July
Time:  14:00 (Zurich) – 8:00 (New York)
Speaker:  Norovard ARUSTAMYAN
Language:  Russian
Target Audience:  National & International Referees
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/98324571371

Title:  Use of Discovery Games & Gamification (Coach)
Date:  9 July
Time:  14:00 (Zurich)
Speaker:  Vladimir SHATSKYKH
Language:  Russian
Target Audience:  Introductory Coaches
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/93531910410

Title:  Referee Mechanics
Date:  10 July
Time:  17:00 (Zurich)
Speaker:  Carlos GARCIA
Language:  Spanish
Target Audience: National & International Referees
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/98158842428

 

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ASDEC Chair Niamkey Leads Workshop on Sports Development

By United World Wrestling Press

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (May 9) -- Collaboration, innovation and open exchange was at the heart of a two-day workshop, organised by the ASOIF Sport Development and Education Commission (ASDEC) on May 5 and 6 in Lausanne, Switzerland. The meeting brought together more than 60 participants from 30 International Federations (IFs) for two days of peer exchange and practical discussion on key issues shaping the future of sport development.

Held in a collaborative and informal setting, the workshop focused on topics including coach development, officiating, National Federation support, and the evolving delivery of sport development programme.

During the workshop, Olympic Solidarity hosted roundtable discussions giving participants an opportunity to exchange feedback, ideas and perspectives on existing programmes and future collaboration opportunities.

Participant feedback strongly highlighted the value of the workshop as a trusted environment for open discussion, practical learning and networking across International Federations. Many participants - particularly first-time attendees, but also experienced delegates who had attended numerous workshops - emphasised the importance of having a collaborative and non-political space in which to share challenges, ideas and experiences openly.

ASDEC Chair Deqa NIAMKEY, Development Director at United World Wrestling, highlighted after the workshop:

"The ASDEC Workshop 2026 was a great success, offering International Federations a wide range of relevant topics, including updates on the current trends and landscape of sports business industry, participation programmes, and strategies for entering new markets," Niamkey said.

"The workshop also fostered meaningful discussions with key partners focused on the development and growth of our sports. It continues to serve as an important platform for networking, exchanging ideas, sharing best practices, and transferring knowledge, all in line with ASOIF’s broader good governance strategy."

The workshop concept is fully aligned with the third strategic pillar of the ASOIF Strategy 2026–2032, which focuses, among other priorities, on developing and modernising platforms for shared learning and adding value by addressing member priorities and sector developments.

Read More: From AI to Officiating, ASOIF Workshop Explores Future of Sport Development