MOU between the LOC and Related Authorities

To ensure the success of the World Championships the LOC has met with many organizations including the authorities from - the Organizing Committee for the Gyeongju World Culture EXPO, KORAIL, Korea Tourism Association, ROKAF 11th Fighter Wing, and Busan Regional Meteorological Administration. With the support from these groups the LOC will gain much needed support.

In this MOU, Kwan-Yong Kim, President of the Organizing Committee for the Gyeongju World Culture EXPO 2011, Joon-Young Huh, President of KORAIL, Korea Tourism Association Chairman Sang-Man Nam, Commanding Officer of the ROKAF 11th Fighter Wing Sung-Don Hwang, and Il-Soo Lee Administrator of the Busan Regional Meteorological Administration participated. During the meeting the groups discussed various cooperative issues which included agendas to increase interest and participation for Championships and ticket sales programs.

Additional cooperation with organizations concerned will be continued for the future.

World Broadcasters Meeting

The World Broadcasters Meeting (WBM) was held in Daegu from 15 to 16 February 2011.

Around 6.5 billion people around the world will be watching Daegu during the IAAF Championships Daegu 2011. 

This being said, a lot of things must be prepared to effectively deliver the Events content clearly and efficiently to the world. 

To assist in this, representatives from the Host Broad Caster of the IAAF Championships Daegu 2011 and Technical Sponsors gathered in Daegu. 

This meeting covered agendas including the production of the international signal, technical subjects regarding broadcasting, registration, accommodation, and freight forwarding.

The first meeting of the WBM was held in Hotel Inter-Burgo at 9:00 am on 15th Feb.

The broadcasting officials and technical sponsors from all around the world gathered during the Meeting. 

The guests were warmly welcomed during the meeting and were privy to a special screening of the Daegu guide video, an in-depth introduction of IAAF World Championships Daegu 2011, and the ins and outs of international signal production.

Jun Kim, the Director of the Competition Planning Division, briefed the broadcasting officials on the event timetable. 

The timetable is one of the most important aspects relating to broadcasting thus the officials showed great interest in his presentation.

Idol Stars Athletics Championships (4) High Jump, Hurdles, Relay and Closing Ceremony

Men’s High Jump Event began!

The sports rivalry between Nickhun in 2PM and Minho in SHINee was evident throughout the event.

Chundung of M-Black Dropped Out

Minho narrowly crossed the bar

2PM members cheering on teammate, Nickhun

Gahee in After School jumped with perfect posture

Bora also made good result in High Jump

Next event is Hurdle

Minho in Hurdle Event

Next event was the thrilling Relay

Idols on the track

Nimble ZE:A

Interesting Women’s Relay Event

First place went to SISTAR

Official Mascot Sarbi helping at the Awards Ceremony

Our Friendly Sarbi

SHINee and Jugmo did very well in every event

SHINee and Jugmo did very well in every event

Flash mob for Successful host the IAAF World Championships Daegu 2011

On 6 February 2011 downtown Daegu found itself host to a flash mob. This mob was put together by the supporters of the IAAF World Championships Daegu 2011 in the middle of one of the busiest areas in downtown, Dongsung-ro. The performance continued for five minutes in the middle of citizen’s hot response.

On 6 February at 16:00.

Something flashed upon the giant screen in Dongsung-ro. What was shown was footage related the IAAF World Championships Daegu 2011.

After the short video, a man suddenly jumped up on stage and started to tap-dance. Upon the completion of his dance, many people came out and continued to dance to the rhythm of song.

The stage was soon filled with participants.

Perfectly synchronized citizen’s dance

Bird’s Eye View

Flash mob’s performance was concluded with the unveiling of a large banner of the IAAF World Championships Daegu 2011.

Sarbi surrounded by citizens

Sarbi was very busy taking photos with the participants and spectators.

Sarbi holding baby

It was very meaningful event though it was very short.

Click here for full flash mob video clip 

Idol Stars Athletics Championships (3) Men’s and Women’s 50M

One of the most exciting events was the 50m.

The Men’s Event was and amazing won, with all of the athletes fighting for the top position.

Though all the athletes did great, it was Minho of SHINee that excelled.

Seungri awkwardly smiling

Marcos taking the role as an ice-breaker during the event

Taemin’s cute look

ZE:A in high speed

Jo Kwon of 2AM showing his funny face while running.

Hyun Lee in high speed

When this team came, the stadium erupted with cheers.

Nichkhun aka The Prince of Thailand

Nickkhun getting interviewed

Athletes preparing for Semi-Final

Jo Kwon in high speed

Idol start are sprinting

Minho of SHINee checking his results

Delighted stars after the Final

After Men’s Event, the Women’s 50m followed.

Rather tall Yui

Fei demonstrated outstanding achievement in the Sprints and High Jump

Nine Muses in the Event

Bora, has proven that she is the fastest idol girl

Fei and Dasom is waiting the result

Women’s Final began.

Bora and Nine Muses are Nip and Tuck

Bora in SISTAR won the event