Anushiravani: Executive Bodies' Capacity Must Serve Elite Sports

Karaj _ The head of the Weightlifting Federation said Alborz's industrial and economic capacities, along with cooperation from executive bodies, can help develop infrastructure and transform weightlifting in the province.

According to Mehr reporter, Sajjad Anoushirwani, head of the weightlifting federation, today at the election meeting of the Alborz weightlifting board, emphasizing the sports, economic and industrial capacities of Alborz province, said: the development of weightlifting in this province requires coherence in the structure of the board, the use of the capacity of the private sector, and the cooperation of executive and educational institutions.

Referring to the actions taken in the federation, he said: despite the restrictions and difficult conditions of the country in the last one or two years, we tried to follow the development plans without interruption and take steps in the field of infrastructure, to improve the status of the field and improve the structure of the federation and provincial boards.

Pointing to the increase in infrastructure support for this field, the head of the Weightlifting Federation added: The amount of support and facilities provided has increased significantly compared to the past, but we are still far from some needs and delays, and to solve them, planning and continuous follow-up must be continued.

Stating that weightlifting is considered one of the most important sports in the country, he emphasized the need to pay more attention to the facilities and infrastructure needed in this field and said: Despite the limited resources, the weightlifting family has significant human and technical capacity, and greater goals can be pursued with empathy and using the existing power.

Referring to the election of the new head of Alborz Weightlifting Board, Anoushirvani said: The first step of the new management should be to create cohesion in the board, determine the responsibilities of the members, and form an agile and active group so that the programs are followed more regularly.

He added: Board members should have a continuous and effective presence in the implementation process and by holding regular meetings, they should examine the issues of the field and plan to solve their problems.

The head of the weightlifting federation emphasized the need to utilize the capacities outside the sports complex and stated: the resources and facilities of the executive bodies, municipalities, private sector, universities and education can play an effective role in the development of infrastructure and identification of weightlifting talents.

Using the capacity of executive bodies

Referring to the experience of the federation in using the facilities of other institutions, Anoushirvani said: In some regions of the country, by identifying the existing capacities and interacting with various institutions, the sports facilities of the institutions have been used for the development of disciplines and talent search.

He continued: Executive bodies are also interested in their sports facilities being active and used; Therefore, if provincial delegations enter into negotiations with a specific plan and follow up, it is possible to attract cooperation and use these capacities.

Referring to the capacities of the Alborz province, the head of the weightlifting federation noted: this province has suitable capacities in terms of economy, industry, and having talented sportsmen, and the presence of more athletes in this field should be provided with targeted planning.

Universities and education in the path of finding talent

Anoushirvani also emphasized the necessity of Alborz Weightlifting Board's interaction with universities and education and said: Using the facilities of these complexes can help to develop infrastructure, identify talents and expand sports activities in different regions of the province.

Referring to the capacity of Alborz to host sports competitions, he added: the existing facilities of the province should be used to hold weightlifting competitions, and along with that, with the support of the federation and the cooperation of the provincial administration, the infrastructure of this field should be strengthened.

In the end, the head of the Weightlifting Federation expressed his hope that the election of the new chairman of the Alborz Board will start a new period of cooperation and planning, and with the sympathy of the sports complex of the province, the coaching capacities and sports talents of Alborz will be noticed more than before.

Following the election assembly of Alborz Weightlifting Board, Mohammad Reza Gholami was elected as the head of this board for a period of four years with 14 votes in favor and one abstention.