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IWF thanks Taipei 2017 SU organisers

“Through all 6 days of exciting competitions the Organising Committee of the Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade did an excellent job, for which they deserve our highest recognition and gratitude,” – said Dr. Michael IRANI, IWF Executive Board Member, who also served as Doctor on Duty during the weightlifting competitions. “Us, Technical Officials, were treated with extraordinary and warm hospitality,” – he added. He, alongside Matyas LENCSER, IWF Technical Delegate and Aniko NEMETH-MORA, FISU Technical Delegate presented a diploma of appreciation on behalf of the IWF to the host group, at the end of an event that welcomed  top-class weightlifters from 39 countries for women and 43 countries for men. A huge group of OC people and volunteers helped the event and with the international team made it one of the most successful sports at the Taipei 2017 Universiade.

Thank you, Taipei!