
Sometimes this fight leaves an eternal mark in the history of the whole world. Sport is not only a struggle with an opponent, but also a test of one’s own forces in the struggle against difficulties and obstacles. Physical culture after a time was reborn from simple fun to a serious, large-scale industry. The list of these sports disciplines included: Competitions were held as a ritual, and became the basis of future Olympic games. The first mention of the sport we can find in the ancient states that existed before our era. However, few people know about the records, which often remain unbroken.

The vast majority do not just watch football matches, the Olympic Games, but also zealously support their favorite team. Speaking specifically of Korean hopes for medals, President Diack said: “It’s true that none can be considered favourites in their events, but competing with the world’s best is an experience they can build upon.”įurther information about the discussions and decisions of the first day of Congress will follow tomorrow (25) along with the remaining election news.Few people who are indifferent to the sport. “This is third time that the IAAF World Championships have been in Asia (Tokyo 1991, Osaka 2007) and offers us opportunities to promote and develop athletics in Korea and Asia.” The athletes and officials are saying that they’re the best they ever seen at our World Championships… We can only hope that the ‘authorities’ up above will help with the (weather) conditions.” “The sporting facilities are world class and are ready. “We’re bringing together athletes from more than 200 countries and we’re expecting to see some fantastic results.” President Diack welcomed the assembled media, looking forward to what will be the biggest sporting championships in the world in 2011. President pleased with Championships preparations As a result the election process was not fully completed with the remaining elections to be decided during tomorrow's (25) second day of Congress.

The press conference was held at the end of the first of two days of Congress (24) with proceedings delayed due to the technical malfunction of the electronic voting system of the IAAF Elections, which by Constitution take place every four years. The press conference was hosted by IAAF President Lamine Diack who was joined by Hae-Nyoung Cho, co-President of the Daegu 2011 Local Organising Committee (LOC) Dong-Hoo Moon, Vice-President and Secretary General of the LOC IAAF General Secretary Pierre Weiss and Deputy General Secretary Nick Davies. Daegu, KoreaThe IAAF Press conference for the 48th IAAF Congress and the 13th edition of the IAAF World Championships which is taking place in the Congress Hall at the EXCO Convention Centre in Daegu.
