The 1st
Olympic Solidarity Women’s Artistic Gymnastic Technical Course was held in the
Islamic Republic of Iran by two FIG Experts, Ms. Lilia Ortiz Lopez and Andrea
Ferreira respectively from México and Brazilwith participation of 35 lady
coaches. It is worth mentioning that Dr. Zahra Inchedargahi, the Gymnastics
Federation President,attendedthis event, as course participant, herself. The
opening and closing ceremonies were held in the presence of NOC Secretary
General, Mr. ShahrokhShahnazi as well as NOC- OS
department officials.
The
course in question was organized in morning and afternoon sessions within
practical and theoretical frameworks and came to its conclusion by taking
theory and practice tests from participants in the last two days.
The
lectures were quite satisfied with those involved with their hospitality and
course organizational affairs and also expressed appreciation towards
highly-motivated active participants of the course.
Referring
to the remarkable progresses made in gymnastics particularly for women, the NOC
Secretary General praised the efforts made by the President of this federation.
He gave details with regard to active participation of Iranian gymnasts in 2018
Asian Games and expressed hope that they could be more successful in the
upcoming Olympic Games. Mr. Shahnazi, for his part, appreciated the foreign experts
for their presence in Iran and stated that all participants will definitely do
whatever it takes to develop their coaching careers given their noticeable
academic background and valuable experiences.
The
participants enthusiastically took party in the course and expressed their
thanks to both NOC Iran and Gymnastic federation officials for providing them
with this excellent opportunity.
The
course was staged in the National Olympic Academy& National Gymnastics
Academy premises from 3rd to 10th October 2018 and all
participants were awarded the OS certificates.