25 November 2010 - National Structure Development project in Georgia

National Structure Development project in Georgia Lausanne – 25 November 2010 Archie with Asmat DIASAMIDZE    World Archery and the National Archery Federation of Georgia have launched a "National Sports Structure Development" project funded by the Olympic Solidarity. The Georgian archers will benefit of the expertise of the Korean Mr AN Hyung Seung—known as "Archie"—three times between November 2010 and the end of March 2011.   Archie's main base will be Tbilisi, but he will have to travel in the country some times to evaluate the training structures at all levels from the Georgian archery. He will conduct several lectures and practical trainings. He will lead the settlement of a national training structure for all levels.   Archie will involve several domestic coaches and volunteers into the operation of this training structure. These people will be given responsibilities, missions, tasks, etc. when the expert will be away. Back to Georgia, the expert will assess the work of these persons and suggest correction if any.   From 5 to 18 November Archie worked in Batumi with the women team (including juniors) and the junior men team. He then went to Tbilisi on 19 November 2010 with the national team of Georgia and 16 athletes from Batumi to take part in the Georgia Cup 2010 (2 x 70m Round). Asmat DIASAMIDZE finished first after the qualification round with 640 points. Kristine ESEBUA won the Georgia Cup, while Natia TSINTSADZE was second and Asmat DIASAMIDZE third. Also, the junior men ranked second and fourth. Three main TV channels recorded the finals on 21 November and interviewed Archie.   This competition completed the 2-week training with Archie. After the tournament he selected additional archers who, together with their coaches, will continue the course in Batumi until 11 December 2010.
On 19 November the Secretary General of the National Archery Federation of Georgia, Dr SANISHVILI Artem, and Archie visited the Tbilisi City Hall. Archie was introduced to the Head of Social Security, Culture and Sports Department, Dr Mamuka KHATSARAVA, who is also the President of the National Archery Federation. The president of the National Olympic Committee (NOC), Dr Gia NATSVLISHVILI, also came to meet Archie.   The National Archery Federation of Georgia also plans to open an Archery School and will take the opportunity to discuss the project in details with Archie while he is there.   World Archery Communication