#Webinar

Webinar Schedule: Sports Psychology – Preparing an Athlete for Competition

By United World Wrestling Press

French
Time:  9h00 Zurich (UTC+1) 3h00 (New York)
Expert:  Gerard Santoro
Link to Register:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1JcTZh6IRB-MSBRYr8lHOw 

Russian
Time:  11h00 Zurich (UTC+1) 5h00 (New York)
Expert:  Malkhaz Davitashvili
Link to Register:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H-NN32e9S4ex6tx2iAf5sQ 

Arabic
Time:  16h00 Zurich (UTC+1) 10h00 (New York)
Expert:  Dr. Nermin Rafiq
Link to Register:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jnL7IqRPQH-N0OqR_QTNmw 

English
Time:  18h00 Zurich (UTC+1) 12h00 (New York)
Expert:  Dr. Judy Goss
Link to Register:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SQy2cwYqS7iTr7IJjiUkkw 

Spanish
Time:  20h00 Zurich (UTC+1) 14h00 (New York)
Expert: Dr. Magaly Zeron
Link to Register:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__Ii-fVyjQdmLWrmIDZJGTQ 

Key Reminders for the Webinars:
•    Each NF must have a minimum of 5 coaches register to attend one of the webinars.  The NF’s can choose any coaches they feel will benefit from this topic.  
•    Each participant must register in advance before attending the webinar.
•    Each participant that attends will receive a certificate for attendance that can be used for professional development.  They must enter their correct name and email address to receive the certificate.

If you have any questions, please contact Zach Errett at zach.errett@unitedworldwrestling.org.
 

#development

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