The next seminar for young weightlifters held

Planned studies are continuing to increase the knowledge and education of the young weightlifters who are studying at the “Zirve” Lyceum, in Azerbaijan Weightlifting Federation. The next one of these seminars was held in the Conference Hall of the AAAF Park Residential Complex, on March 29.
A specialist who was an exceptional contribution to the development of weightlifting in our country, “Honored teacher”, former President of AWF and current honorary Vice-President, “Progress” medalist – Shua Huseynov gave a special lesson to the athletes-students who are studying in lyceum, about “the importance of proper preparation in training for competitions”.
Huseynov noted that the younger generation weightlifters have to carry out the preparatory phase of the desired competition in a planned manner. Expert said the load should be divided properly during training; the coaches should pay attention to this. In addition, sleep, rest, nutrition should be under the special control, the principles of discipline, order, continuity should be respected. According to him, the pre-competition preparations and proper organization raise the probability of success in the competition.
At the seminar, along with athletes, teacher-trainer Orkhan Aliguliyev and Rauf Guliyev, chairman of the science and education institution of lyceum athletes, also attended.
Discussions were held, Shua Huseynov answered questions of the students, gave his recommendations.
“Zirve” lyceum which is located in the center base of weightlifting team, in AAAF Park Residential Complex, is humanitarian, technical, as well as sport bias. 42 athletes are educated here. In particular, conditions created for weightlifters must be specified.
Taking advantage of complex’s opportunities, Federation changed here a central base and is doing successful work for weightlifters in order not to be left behind in terms of education. The main goal is to strengthen our national team, preparing the promising athletes in lyceum physically, morally and mentally.

The young athletes, whose all expenses are paid and live in AAAF Park Residential Complex, will have the chance to study at a higher level. Simultaneously, athletes are instructed both theoretical and practical lessons in “Zirve” lyceum. So, along with all the other subjects, they regularly take part in the lessons about weightlifting theory. During the lesson, they are taught about the secrets of this sport, its history and, most importantly, are informed about the consequences of the adoption of doping.