1st TAFISA World Martial Arts Games to be Hosted in Richmond, BC, Canada Richmond Olympic Oval Notice The Association for International Sport for All (TAFISA) and the Richmond Olympic Oval Corporation are pleased to announce that the Richmond Olympic Oval located in the city of Richmond, Canada, will be home to the 1st TAFISA World Martial Arts Games. The games will be held in September 2014, and as the first of their kind, will encompass a martial arts festival that combines interactive demonstrations followed by a competition event that will showcase the community of Sport for All martial arts athletes from around the world. Full details of the event will be released shortly. “This is truly a historic beginning to an idea that came to life more than 3 years ago”, said Ken Marchtaler, newly appointed TAFISA Martial Arts Commissioner, “I look forward to being part of the Committee that brings the 2014 TAFISA World Martial Arts Games to life!” “Richmond is very excited to be selected as host for the first ever TAFISA World Martial Arts Games,” said Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “Richmond has a rich history in supporting martial arts and the Richmond Olympic Oval has proven itself as an outstanding venue having hosted a variety of combative sport competitions. We look forward to welcoming the world in 2014.” “We are looking forward to the 1st TAFISA World Martial Arts Games, which we consider another important step for collecting valuable experiences in Sport for All”, added Wolfgang Baumann, Secretary General for TAFISA, “TAFISA has always had strong focus on traditional games and sport, so the organization of an event that will showcase martial arts traditions is just a logical step for us.” The Richmond Olympic Oval is a breathtaking venue on the banks of the Fraser River located in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada and is a winner of the Institution of Structural Engineers top award for Sports or Leisure Structures. Home to long track speed skating during the 2010 Olympic and Paraolympic Winter Games, the Oval offers an inspiring environment for all ages and skill levels to progress towards their own personal podiums. The Oval is managed and administered by the Richmond Olympic Oval Corporation. Further information on the Richmond Olympic Oval can be found by visiting their website at richmondoval.ca. TAFISA is the leading global Sport for All organization, representing a community of national and international members who are dedicated to bringing health, social interaction, integration and development to communities and citizens around the globe through the promotion of Sport for All and physical activity. TAFISA is recognized and maintains close partnerships with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), World Health Organization (WHO), and International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE). Further information on TAFISA can be found by visiting the TAFISA website at tafisa.net. TAFISA AND RICHMOND OLYMPIC OVAL SIGN HISTORIC AGREEMENT RICHMOND CANADA WILL HOST THE 1ST TAFISA WORLD MARTIAL ARTS GAMES Giacomo Spartaco Bertoletti International President World Ju Jitsu Kobudo Organization NEW ADRESS Via Sismondi 22 20133 MILAN Italy New telephone number Tel. 0039 335220954 - 0039 02 97162878 - Fax 0039 02 89879982 sito: publicationspromotion.it e-mail: [email protected]
Posted on: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 11:57:35 +0000
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