Russian athlete Olga Bunina

Russian athlete Olga Bunina has been a sportsperson for many years and has competed in the sport of Arm Wrestling where she excelled and is a four time gold medallist.

After deciding to take a break from sport to bring up her family she has 5 children (3 of which are adopted)  and pursue a career in the medical profession .

A few years ago after recovering from her injury Olga, who had always kept a keen interest in sport was introduced to Powerlifting.

At the IPC World Powerlifting Championships in 2011 she won a silver medal.

Here at the IWAS World Games in Stadskanaa,l Olga is competing in Athletics and has entered Javelin, Discus and the Shot Putt in the F57 category.

For further information, please visit website:   http://www.disgames.org  or  www.iwasf.com

Please contact:

Tony Garrett  IWAS Press Reporter (07764 182632) [email protected]

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Notes to the Editor:

 Our Mission: IWAS is a founder member of the Paralympic movement, has the mission to develop sporting opportunities for athletes to maximize their potential .

It is the only organisation that provides a full international competition programme at the entry, development and qualifying levels in support of the IPC and the Paralympic movement

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The 10th World Junior Games  are scheduled  to be held at Stoke Mandeville Sports Stadium in the UK between the 3rd to the 8th August 2014.

For further details please contact: Charmaine Hooper

Chief Operating Officer  e-mail:  [email protected]