The fourth Olympic Solidarity
course organised by the IHF in 2018 concluded in Cyprus on Sunday after five
successful days, which saw 32 out of overall 35 participants obtain their D
Licence for coaching. The course was run by IHF expert Martin Tuma.
“We had an excellent coaching
seminar and the feedback that I have received from all the participants was
very positive,” said Michael Argyrou of the Cyprus Handball Federation. “We
would like to thank the IHF and Mr Martin Tuma for their full support in order
to improve the knowledge of our coaches.”
Following the opening ceremony,
attended by the President of the Cyprus Handball Federation Lottas Charalambos
and Secretary General Stavros Panagiotou, the course in Nicosia saw
participants undertake both theoretical and practical classes.
Subjects covered in the
theoretical classroom included systematic elements of the game, aims and
methods for mini handball, player performance and youth coaching. Practical
classes included basic techniques with the ball, movement without the ball,
individual defensive and goalkeeping skills, shooting, one-on-one situations,
position training and match organisation. All participants, which included many
currently active and former handball players, coaches and referees, were also
required to run a practical class and undertake a theoretical knowledge test.
“I have great respect for the
participants, because they actively engaged in very difficult conditions,” said
Tuma, adding: “It was a very good organised course, so I must once again thank the Olympic Committee of Cyprus, Cyprus Handball Federation and the local
lecturer for perfect work.”
So far in 2018: Four courses
in three continents
The Olympic Solidarity initiative
was introduced by the International Olympic Committee more than 50 years ago,
with the goal of helping nations in need develop their coaches, athletes and
sports administrators. The IHF has organised four courses so far in 2018,
beginning in Rwanda, followed by Mongolia then Pakistan. In 2017, courses were
organised in Belarus, Malawi, Cape Verde, Latvia, Somalia, Serbia and Costa
Rica.
Photos: Cyprus Handball
Federation