Asian Confederation has new Promotion Commission
By the last decision of the Executive Committee, the Confederation set up a new commission for the promotion of draughts sports in Asia. The new Promotion Commission will work under the management of Mr. Zheng Xiugui (China). Mr. Zheng is an experienced organizer of world level tournaments for the last 10 years as well as a successful businessman.
At the closing ceremony of World Cup tournament (Lishui Open 2019) in Yunhe city, China, the President of Asian Confederation congratulated Mr. Zheng for his past contribution to the development of draughts sports in Asia by awarding “Certificate of Appreciation” and handed over the Certificate of Appointment as the chairman of Promotion Committee.
Opening Ceremony of World Cup tournament (Lishui Open 2019)
Lishui Open reaches half-way
With today’s two rounds the World Cup tournament is over its 6th round. We are witnessing tough competitions with many amazing games.
Lishui Open is on the way
In the first 2 days of the World Cup tournament 4 rounds of total 9 are played. The tournament is attracting the draughts fans all over the world with a lot of interesting games. After 4 rounds currently 6 International Grandmasters are ahead of all 109 players.
Lishui Open 2019 starts
Today in Chinese city of Lishui the 7th “Xingqiu Cup” China Open Tournament started with 109 players from 9 national federations. There are 16 and 8 international men & women grandmasters respectively. Some well-known players like Georgiev Alexander (Russia), Valneris Guntis (Latvia), Tansykkuzhina Tamara (Russia), Tkachenko Daria (Russia) and Sadowska Natalia (Poland) as world champions. Asian champions Dul Erdenebileg, Ganbaatar Ganjargal (both from Mongolia), Zhou Wei, Pan Yiming, Zhao Hanqing and Ala Tenghua (all from China) are also competing for the prize fund totally around US$ 50,000.
Distinguished guests are presented at the Opening Ceremony. Mr. Bat-Erdene Chimeddorj, ADC President was among them as the official guest representing World Draughts Federation (FMJD) and Asian Confederation.
Today is the final day
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| 1 |  | China | 13 | 10 | 9 | 32 |
| 2 |  | Uzbekistan | 10 | 6 | 11 | 27 |
| 3 |  | Mongolia | 9 | 18 | 12 | 39 |
| 4 |  | Kazakhstan | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| TOTAL | 36 | 36 | 38 | 110 |
By the Rapid program in the championship schedule, we conclude the 2019 Asian Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Medals in 100-draughts
After Classic and Blitz events, Mongolia, China, and Uzbekistan had won the same number of gold medals as each has 7. By the number of silver medals, Mongolia is standing at the highest point at this moment. Tomorrow’s Rapid event will a decisive step for them.
Medal standings are follows:
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| 1 | | China | 13 | 10 | 9 | 32 |
| 2 | | Uzbekistan | 10 | 6 | 11 | 27 |
| 3 | | Mongolia | 9 | 18 | 12 | 39 |
| 4 | | Kazakhstan | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| TOTAL | 36 | 36 | 38 | 110 |
ADC General Meeting
On 30 June 2019, during the Asian championship in Tashkent Asian Draughts Confederation had its General meeting at 10.00am in the hotel Le Grande Plaza.
Full members as China, Japan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Uzbekistan together with a candidate member Afghanistan joined at the meeting. Delegates from members discussed the report of ADC President and the future events and development activities. The championship as a united biggest event will go to Kazakhstan in 2021 while 2020 is not decided yet.
Following was the agenda of the meeting:
- Opening Speech & Presentation of Delegates
- Report on activities (Championships)
- Election of Executive Committee members for 2019-2023
- Planning & Discussion of Future Championships & Activities
- Lunch (by Uzbekistan Federation & ADC)
The composition of Executive Committee for 2019-2023
ADC ExCo
| NAME | POSITION | NATIONALITY | FLAG | |
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 | Chimeddorj Bat-Erdene | President | Mongolia |  |
 | Amindjonov Yunus | 1st Vice President | Uzbekistan |  |
 | Ryngach Yulia | Vice President | Kazakhstan |  |
| Vice President | China |  |
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 | Ganbaatar Ganjargal | Secretary General | Mongolia | |
 | Hiroshi Kawaguchi | Member | Japan |  |
 | Alisher Artikov | Member | Uzbekistan | |
 | Zhandos Usenov | Member | Kazakhstan | |
 | Maurizio De Leo | Member | Singapore |  |
 | Dr. Palphol Rodloytuk | Member | Thailand |  |
 | Morikawa Hironobu | Member | Japan | |
Asian Championship comes to completion
Today is for last 7th round for 100-Classics. Blitz and Rapid events will follow for the next 2 days. Just after few hours time, NEW CHAMPIONS will be at the medal podium in Le Grande Plaza Hotel in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
