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Webinar Schedule for October 12-18

Saturday, October 10, 2020 - 17:10 By United World Wrestling Press

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Refereeing webinars

Topic: Preparation of referee for a competition - Russian
Date: Thursday, 15 October
Time: 14:00 - Zurich (UTC+2) – 08:00 - New York (Check your local time)
Speaker: Noravard Arustamyan and Alexey Bazulin
Language: Russian
Level: National and International Referees
Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/94885716695

Topic: Preparation of referee for a competition - French
Date: Thursday, 15 October
Time: 16:00 - Zurich (UTC+2) – 10:00 - New York (Check your local time)
Speaker: Kamel Bouaziz
Language: French
Level: National and International Referees
Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/96977664271

Topic: Preparation of referee for a competition - Spanish
Date: Thursday, 15 October
Time: 18:00 - Zurich (UTC+2) – 12:00 - New York (Check your local time)
Speaker: Carlos Garcia and Eduardo Goncalves
Language: Spanish
Level: National and International Referees
Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/99144308470

Coaching webinars

Topic: Training Plans: Theoretical Framework - French
Date: Tuesday, 13 October
Time: 16:00 - Zurich (UTC+2) – 10:00 - New York (Check your local time)
Speaker: Vincent Aka
Language: French
Level: National & Local Coaches
Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/98391569910

Topic: Identifying Key Factors and Introducing New Skills- Arabic
Date: Saturday, 17 October
Time: 19:00 (Zurich) – 13:00 (New York) (Check your local time)
Speaker: Mohamed Ibrahim Abdelfattah
Language: Arabic
Target Audience: Local and National Coaches
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/91803384594 

Webinaires liés à l’arbitrage 

Thème: Préparation de l’arbitre à une compétition - Russe
Date: Jeudi 15 octobre
Heure: 14:00 - Zurich (UTC+2) – 08:00 - New York (Vérifier votre heure locale)
Conférencier: Noravard Arustamyan et Alexey Bazulin
Langue: Russe
Niveau: Arbitres nationaux et internationaux
Lien: https://zoom.us/j/94885716695

Thème: Préparation de l’arbitre à une compétition - Français
Date: Jeudi 15 octobre
Heure: 16:00 - Zurich (UTC+2) – 10:00 - New York (Vérifier votre heure locale)
Conférencier: Kamel Bouaziz
Langue: Français
Niveau: Arbitres nationaux et internationaux
Lien: https://zoom.us/j/96977664271

Thème: Préparation de l’arbitre à une compétition - Espagnole
Date: Jeudi 15 octobre
Heure: 18:00 - Zurich (UTC+2) – 12:00 - New York (Vérifier votre heure locale)
Conférencier: Carlos Garcia et Eduardo Goncalves
Langue: Espagnole
Niveau: Arbitres nationaux et internationaux
Lien: https://zoom.us/j/99144308470

Webinaires de coaching

Thème: Planification de l’entraînement: Cadre théorique - Français
Date: Mardi 13 octobre
Heure: 16h00 - Zurich (UTC + 2) - 10h00 - New York (Vérifiez votre heure locale)
Conférencier: Vincent Aka
Langue: Français
Niveau: Entraîneurs nationaux et locaux
Lien: https://zoom.us/j/98391569910

Thème: Identifiés les facteurs clés et introduire de nouvelles compétences - Arabe
Date: Samedi 17 octobre
Heure: 19:00 - Zurich (UTC+2) – 13:00 - New York (Vérifier votre heure locale)
Conférencier: Mohamed Ibrahim Abdelfattah
Langue: Arabe
Niveau: Coaches nationaux et locaux
Lien: https://zoom.us/j/91803384594

#development

Women's coaches and referees course held in Colombia

Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 12:59 By United World Wrestling Press

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RIONEGRO, Colombia (April 23) -- An unprecedented international course, exclusively for Spanish-speaking female coaches and referees, was held in Rionegro, Colombia from April 16 to 18.

Organized by United World Wrestling (UWW) with support from Olympic Solidarity, the event took place at the Recinto Quirama, gathering 33 participants from 15 Latin American countries.

The course was inaugurated by UWW Development Director Deqa NIAMKEY, UWW Sport and Development Officer Yuri Maier and member of the UWW Americas Executive Committee Fanny ECHEVERRY.

The educational sessions were led by Rafael GALVA LEBRON, an Olympic referee and member of the UWW Referee Commission, known for his passionate and dynamic teaching style and Raul TRUJILLO DIAZ, one of the most respected Greco-Roman wrestling coaches globally, recognized for guiding the legendary Olympic champion Mijain LOPEZ (CUB).

Throughout three days filled with camaraderie, learning, and solidarity, the participants engaged in integrated theoretical and practical sessions conducted in a shared venue.

This approach facilitated dynamic exchanges, ongoing dialogue between coaches and referees, and created a supportive and collaborative learning environment. The course activities included live simulations, technical analyses, motivational talks, and workshops on leadership and personal development.

Notably, the event featured motivational speeches by Jackeline RENTERIA, Colombia's two-time Olympic medalist and a leading figure in Women's Wrestling on the continent, and Jessica ECHEVERRY, President of the Risaraldense Wrestling League.

Both speakers emphasized shared experiences and the importance of women supporting each other beyond individual differences.

COLParticipants listen to United World Wrestling's Development Department's opening remarks. (Photo: United World Wrestling)

"This course was a significant opportunity to continue learning and to give back to the sport that has given me so much," Nes RODRIGUEZ (PUR) said. "Now, as a sports director, my goal is to inspire children and youth by showing them that sports can provide a life full of opportunities beyond any hardships."

Other expressed how motivated they were after attending the courses.

"It reminded me of the importance of never giving up, not only as a coach but also as a woman," Keliyojana VAZQUEZ (MEX) said. "I'm returning home with new tools to improve my work and appreciate myself more in every aspect."

"I leave with the commitment to build networks of support and communication among us," Paula GRAJALES (COL) said. "We are friends and colleagues who must unite to grow together and continue transforming our communities and the sport."

The pioneering course, aligned with the Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (GEDI) agenda of the International Olympic Committee, represented a historic milestone for women's wrestling in Latin America

The notable personal growth experienced by the participants confirmed that when women come together and put aside competition, they significantly amplify their transformative power, strengthening the future of women's sports in the region.