
” Putrajaya Armwrestling Association (PAWA) is a registered sporting association established under the Malaysian Sports Development Act 1997. PAWA is also the sole Malaysian arm-wrestling association recognized by the World Armwrestling Federation (WAF). Being the only association in South East Asia recognized by WAF, PAWA determined to foster the development of arm wrestling as a sport. Two (2) of PAWA members is currently the only two WAF recognized referee in the region and currently assisting our neighbours to follow suit as WAF members and recognized officials. With strong support of the Malaysian government, PAWA is proud to be spearheading arm wrestling development in Malaysia and the region. September 2014 was a historical moment when in Lithuania, PAWA was awarded the hosting rights for the 37th WAF World Armwrestling Championship (WAC) 2015. This year from the 26th of September to 4th October 2015, the 37th WAC will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. PAWA is proud to be bringing the 37th World Armwrestling Championship to further develop and promote arm wrestling for Malaysia, SEA and the world. ”
Source: mypawa.com
2015 WORLDS PACKAGE
TO ALL World Armwrestling Federation (WAF) Members
The World Armwreslting Federation (WAF) would like to officially invite your country to attend the 37th World Armwrestling Championship and the World Para Armwrestling Championship which will be held from 27th of September to the 3rd of October 2015 in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia.
2015 World Armwrestling Championship will be hosted by Malaysian Armwrestling Association (PAWA) in the name of Ahmad Badrulhisam Che Kasim as President of the Association. They are prepared to receive over 50 participating countries and more than 1500 competitors.
Teams are expected to register participation, within the deadlines listed below:
Visa Support 30 August 2015
Hotel Reservation 13 September 2015
Airport Transfer Reservation 13 September 2015
Team Registration (online) 13 September 2015
You will find all the information you require in this package, should you require further information please do not hesitate to contact us at mircea@waf-armwrestling.com and muhammad_yunus@icloud.com.
We are looking forward to welcoming you and your teams, to Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia.
WAF President WAF General Secretary
Assen Hadjitodorov Mircea Simionescu Simicel
Source: waf-armwrestling.com
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Date: 26 September 2015 – 5 October 2015, Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
37th WORLD ARMWRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP
SCHEDULE
26.09.15 Saturday
Teams Arrival
27.09.15 Sunday
1000 Referee Seminar
1600 Continental Meetings
28.09.15 Monday
0900 Team Registration
0930 1st Weigh-in Day for juniors and masters
1500 Technical Meeting
1800 WAF Congress Meeting
29.09.15 Tuesday
0900 Opening Ceremonies
0930 1st Competition Day, left hand for juniors and masters
1700 Finals & Awards, Doping
30.09.15 Wednesday
0900 2nd Weigh-in day for seniors and disabled
0930 2nd Competition Day, right hand for juniors and masters
1700 Finals & Awards, Doping
01.10.15 Thursday
0930 3rd Competition Day, left hand for seniors
1700 Finals & Awards, Doping
02.10.15 Friday
0930 4th Competition Day, right hand for seniors
1700 Finals & Awards, Doping
03.10.15 Saturday
0930 5th Competition Day, left hand for disabled
1430 Finals & Awards, Doping
04.10.15 Sunday
0930 6th Competition Day, right hand for disabled
1430 Finals & Awards, Doping
Closing Ceremonies
05.10.15 Monday
Team’s departure
Source: waf-armwrestling.com
” World Armwrestling Federation finally determined the place for XXXVII World Armwrestling Championship. The host country of WAC 2015 became Malaysia, for which voted a majority of those present. Presenting the country, Assen Hadzhitodorov noted that Malaysia is a convenient country with first-class resorts, which doesn’t take fee for visa. Moreover, the Malaysian Association is ready to provide contracts for live broadcast with a company, that is broadcasting Formula 1 events.
Arm wrestling in Malaysia appeared recently – just 10 years ago. But by this time we organized a lot of tournaments. So we decided to host the World Cup. More over, our government fully supports our initiative and is ready to contribute significantly to its realization”- said vice-president of the Malaysian Armwrestling Association Fadhli Zil. ”
Source: armpower.net
” Kuala Lumpur (Malaysian pronunciation: [ˈkwalə ˈlumpʊr]), often abbreviated as K.L., is the federal capital and most populous city in Malaysia. The city covers an area of 243 km2 (94 sq mi) and has an estimated population of 1.6 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 6.9 million as of 2010. It is among the fastest growing metropolitan regions in the country, in terms of population and economy. ”
Source: Kuala Lumpur – wikipedia.org
Watch this first video “Kuala Lumpur DAY-NIGHT” by Robert Whitworth, it is simply amazing:
Kuala Lumpur DAY-NIGHT
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Source: Robert Whitworth
In this second video you will see 11 Amazing Things To Do in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
11 Amazing Things To Do in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Source: Mark Wiens