The IIHF Women’s Hockey Program

 
When, in February 2010, after the completion of the Olympic Women’s Hockey tournament, IOC President Jacques Rogge issued a stern warning to the IIHF and the international ice hockey community that the women’s program could be in danger of elimination from the Olympic Winter Games, many saw it at first as a doomsday prophecy, foreshadowing the imminent death of the women’s game. However, the last 18 months have proven that Dr. Rogge’s comments may have been just the wake-up call the international ice hockey community needed, to help put the women’s side of the sport on the radar all over the world.

Life between the boat and journalism

When I got involved with sport, rowing was not among the most popular sports in Bulgaria. First I tried athletics, basketball and volleyball until one day a sailor saw my potential and told me wonderful things about  boats, water and beautiful scenery. As soon as I sat in a boat I just fell in love with rowing and that love was for life. 

The IWG’s Sydney Scoreboard reaches a new score!

More than 20 countries from all regions of the world have now provided data for the Sydney Scoreboard, and we are very pleased to have recently uploaded information for American Samoa, Estonia, Netherlands and UK: Wales. 

Women ready for Commitment in Sport Management

The 19th Conference of the European Association for Sport Management (EASM Conference 2011) was successfully held 7-10 Sept. in Madrid, Spain, with the main theme: Commitment in Sport Management.  In excess of 500 delegates, invitees and VIPs attended the three day conference, in which around 220 papers and 35 posters were presented.

Vida Cycling Program

 

Vida cycling program (VCP) is a Non-Governmental Organization based in Apeguso in the Asuogyaman district in east Ghana. VCP was founded in 1994 with the goal to increaseawareness and opportunities for female cyclists to participate in  competitive cycling events.

Upcoming Events November 1 - January 15

 

Additional upcoming events can be found from the IWG Calendar. You can submit events here