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UNITED WORLD WRESTLING
UWW Women in Wrestling Global Forum concludes in Paris
DAY 3: CROSSING THE FINISHING LINE OF EMPOWERMENT On this final day, all par- ticipants collectively "crossed the finishing line" as they completed their empowering journey at the UWW Women in Wrestling Global Forum. The day began with discus- sions on women leading in wrestling part II, with panelists such as Lise Le Grand (FRA) - Vice-Président of FRA NF; Board Member of the French National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF), Jaimie McNabb (USA) - Sr. Manager of Women’s Freestyle, Emerg- ing Programs and National Teams Services, and Deqa Niamkey (SUI) - UWW Develop- ment Director; Chair of ASOIF Sports Devel- opment and Education Group; Member of ASOIF Gender Equality and Diversity shar- ing valuable insights and providing a toolkit for success. The Leadership Training seg- ment continued with a focus on the power of online presence in the social media era. Panelists, including Dragana Saveva (MKD) - Secretary General of Wrestling Federation of the Republic of North Macedonia, Tin Brego- vic (CRO) - Secretary General of the Croatian Wrestling Federation, and Yuri Maier (ARG) - 13x Pan-American Medalist, UWW Sport & Development Officer, IOC Athlete365 Career+ Lead Educator, ACODEPA Sports Manager, emphasized the importance of establishing a strong online presence and improving communication through social media. AI expert Gabriela Muller provided in- sights into the intersection of leadership and AI in the digital space. The forum concluded with a closing ceremony, expressing grati- tude to participants, panelists, and experts. All participants were acknowledged for their active engagement and insightful contribu- tions, leaving them empowered and ready to tackle the challenges that lie ahead.
The UWW Women in Wrestling Global Forum 2023 has undoubtedly served as a significant milestone in promoting gender equality, skill development, and leadership empowerment within the wrestling community. As the event wrapped up, the sense of accomplishment and readiness to face challenges marked the beginning of a new era for women making their mark in the world of wrestling.
FEDERATIONS
T he UWW Women in Wrestling Global Forum 2023, held in Paris from Decem- ber 2nd to 4th, concluded on its third day with a sense of achievement and empower- ment among all participants. This transform- ative event united leaders and experts in a collective effort to advance women in the
world of wrestling.
DAY 1: OPENING CEREMONY AND EMPOW- ERING TRAINING The first day commenced with a morning opening ceremony featuring welcome messages from key figures in the wrestling community. Mr. Nenad Lalovic, President of UWW, Mr. Fabien CANU, INSEP Director General, Mr. Lionel Lacaze, Presi- dent of the French Wrestling Federation, Ms. Rodica Yaksi – UWW Bureau Member and Ms. Deqa Niamkey, UWW Development Di- rector expressed their commitment to foster- ing an inclusive and supportive environment in wrestling on a global scale.
Three priorities for advancing women in wrestling for UWW:
1. Sustain Elite-Level Participation Growth: Ensure continuous growth in elite-level participation across all domains (athletes, coaches, and referees).
2. Promote Gender Equality through National Federation Policies:
Implement gender equality policies, focusing on increased inclusion of women in leader-
ship roles. Initiate the first steps of experi- ence and practice at a national level through commissions, continental councils, NOC, Continental Confederations, etc.
3. Foster Education Opportunities:
Maintain a commitment to education by pro- viding opportunities through programs such as the WW Forum, WISH, Refereeing Cours- es, Athlete Scholarships, etc.
Following the opening ceremony, the day was dedicated to Women Empowerment Training led by Gabriela Mueller, focusing on goal-setting, self-leadership, and a leader's unique value proposition.
DAY 2: SKILL-BUILDING AND IN-DEPTH DIS- CUSSIONS The second day continued with Women Empowerment Training in the morn- ing, and in the afternoon, the event shifted to an engaging panel discussion on leadership challenges in wrestling. This insightful ses- sion, featuring distinguished speakers like Rodica Yaksi (TUR) - UWW Bureau Member, Csilla Ali (HUN) - General Secretary of the UWW European Council, and Buyana Pelje (MGL) - General Secretary of the UWW Asian Council, explored 21st-century leadership skills and group presentations on contem- porary challenges. Skill-building sessions covered influence and persuasion skills, adopting a growth mindset, and mastering leadership fundamentals.
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