Tagged News for Development
Coach Noor Khouja using triathlon to bring positivity in Aleppo
07/07/20 - On the next episode of the World Triathlon podcast, we speak to the inspirational Noor Khouja, one of the key figures at the heart of the triathlon community in Aleppo, Syria’s war-torn second city. For... |
Full StoryWorld Triathlon Development launches series of educational webinars
26/05/20 - The first edition of a new series of World Triathlon Development webinars will take place on Thursday 28 May at 10am CET, with an in-depth look at recommendations for returning to training following the... |
Full StoryASICS World Triathlon Team – updates from the athletes
06/04/20 - While the global triathlon family continues to pull together in these unusual times, for athletes around the world the opportunities to train, the resources available and the support from their national... |
Full Story2020 Chennai ASTC - ITU Development Continental Camp (South Asia)
02/04/20 - Despite the current limitations imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, World Triathlon Development continues to work hard putting together important soon-to-be available resources that will support a holistic... |
Full StoryWorld Triathlon Coaching and Training Guidelines for the COVID-19 period
28/03/20 - The World Triathlon Development Team have made the World Triathlon Coaching and Training Guidelines for the COVID-19 pandemic period available, a freely accessible resource on the World Triathlon... |
Full StoryITU Coaching Education Review 2019
12/02/20 - 2019 was another busy year in terms of coach education at ITU. A total of 16 courses were delivered across four continents (ASTC: 9, ATU: 2, ETU: 3, PATCO: 2), with ten on Level 1 and another six on Level... |
Full StoryQuick Reflects: Romina Biagioli
21/11/19 - Argentina’s Romina Biagioli made her debut on the World Cup circuit back in 2011. Since then, she has won a host of CAMTRI American Cup golds, topped the podium in the South American Beach Games and... |
Full StoryKTF-ITU Coach Education Programme concludes in Incheon
12/11/19 - Two weeks of intense learning and unparalleled networking have come to an end as the classroom and practical sessions of this year’s KTF-ITU Coach Education Programme reached their conclusion in... |
Full StoryAnti-doping given prominence during KTF-ITU Level 2 Coaching Course in Incheon
06/11/19 - During the preliminary self-study period prior to any ITU Coaches’ Course, candidates are required to familiarise themselves with the basics of anti-doping, reading texts as well as completing quizzes... |
Full StoryITU Level 2 Coaches Course is held in Croatian city of Pula
17/10/19 - Under the organisation of Zeljko Bijuk on behalf of the ETU, the ITU Level 2 Coaches Course returned for a third consecutive year to Pula in Croatia from 9-13 October. Delivered by Emma Brunning (GBR),... |
Full StoryGhana gearing up for Africa Sprint Cup in Accra
04/06/19 - The Ghanaian capital of Accra will host the 2019 ATU Sprint Triathlon African Cup on Sunday 9 June, a landmark moment for the sport in Ghana that puts the country firmly on the great continent’s triathlon... |
Full StoryRwanda hosts new multisport event as NF looks to grow domestic triathlon
30/05/19 - Rwanda Triathlon Federation President Alexis Mbaraga’s took another step towards realising his dream of making triathlon the most popular sport in the country, with the first edition of the Arboretum... |
Full StoryNew film follows five Kenyan athletes breaking the ceiling to reach Pontevedra
18/04/19 - A new documentary highlighting both the determination of, and obstacles faced by, a group of athletes from a poor neighbourhood in Nairobi tells the inspirational story of the five young Keyan’s journeys... |
Full StoryASICS World Triathlon Team 2019 calendar confirmed
06/02/19 - ITU’s expansive development partnership with high-performance sports equipment giant ASICS enters its second season this year, ready to build on the performances and progress of 2018. The project provides... |
Full StoryPaving the way: From female elite athlete to coach
23/10/17 - It is always inspiring to see strong female role models within triathlon, paving the way for future female athletes. Pooja Chaurushi, born in Ahmedabad, India, is a seven-time National Triathlon Champion,... |
Full StoryPalembang hosts a Level 2 Seminar for Technical Officials
25/07/17 - Leading Asian Technical Officials met in Palembang, Indonesia, for the ITU Technical Officials Level 2 Seminar, where these TOs were updated on event organiser management techniques as they are being... |
Full StoryWhat’s New for the 2017 World Cup Season
06/02/17 - The 2017 ITU World Cup season begins this weekend where it will debut our biggest calendar yet to date, hitting 16 cities spanned across all six continents. Beloved as our first series, the World Cup... |
Full StoryITU welcomes new Development Coach
08/01/17 - The International Triathlon Union has the pleasure of welcoming the addition of Rob Harvey of Great Britain to the team as the new ITU Development Coach starting this January 2017. As triathlon... |
Full StoryITU expands development programme in 2017
05/12/16 - ITU is pleased to announce it has expanded its development programme for the 2017 triathlon season. Next year, athletes from developing and emerging National Federations will have the opportunity to... |
Full StoryITU confirms development contract with European Triathlon Union
08/03/16 - ITU is pleased to announce it has signed the Development Grant contract with the European Triathlon Union (ETU). “ETU’s plan was very extensive and covers many different National Federations and... |
Full StoryITU signs development contract with ASTC
15/02/16 - ITU is pleased to announce it has signed the Development Grant contract with the Asian Triathlon Confederation (ASTC). “ASTC’s plan was very robust & outlined a great way to use the funds ITU... |
Full StoryTriathlete dreams of making history for India
30/10/15 - Since its inaugural debut in Sydney in 2000, nearly 600 athletes, both men and women, from all over the world have competed in the four Olympic Games where triathlon has been a recognized sport. Taking it... |
Full StoryCAMTRI elects new President at Congress
17/07/15 - The 2015 annual Congress for CAMTRI represented an important year of elections, during which Carlos Froes of Brazil was elected the new President of the Confederation. “Heading into the Olympic year... |
Full StoryITU continues commitment to development with camp
29/04/15 - ITU recently welcomed 12 athletes from eight countries to a training camp in New Plymouth, New Zealand as a part of its scholarship development program. The athletes that were selected have shown a high... |
Full StoryUNOSDP opens applications for Youth Leadership Programme
13/02/15 - The United Nations Office on Sport for Development and Peace (UNOSDP) would like to share information regarding the Youth Leadership Programme. Firstly, UNOSDP would like to thank those who recommended... |
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