The International Fencing Federation (FIE) created a new position in its management, and appointed Mr. Barna Héder (50) to act as Director of FIE Television Production.

The latest, European Championships-themed, edition of Sportcal Magazine is now available, and will be distributed at a range of major international sports conferences and events, including the SportAccord Convention in Quebec City.

The countdown has started for the 2012 World University Taekwondo Championship. The 12th edition of this FISU event will be hosted by the Korean University Sports Board in Pocheon, Korea from May 25th to 30th.

LAUSANNE, Switzerland – SportAccord Convention today announced that the UK Minister for Sport and the Olympics, Hugh Robertson MP, will speak at the 10th annual SportAccord Convention in Québec City next week. The minister will join Sebastian Coe, chair of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, in an interview session on the Games of the XXX Olympiad this summer.