Ranka: It must have been quite a challenge to organize this big event. Would you tell us what kind of role the European Go Federation played in organizing the 1st WMSG? Martin: EGF was involved because we have 35 members … Continue reading →
Very recently the organization committee has imposed a new night “curfew” in the Beijing International Convention Center for so called “safety consideration”. The committee claimed that lots of expensive equipment and materials on each floor need to be taken care … Continue reading →
(English translation here) Ranka: Bonjour Dominique. Ce n’est pas ta première participation a un évènement mondial. Alors comment vis-tu ces WMSG ? Dominique : Effectivement j’ai participé au championnat du monde amateur féminin en 1992. Je ne vis pas du … Continue reading →
This afternoon in the playing hall of Teams Women tournament, among the “VIP” spectators we found Li Zhe 6p (China), the 19-year-old bronze medal winner of Individual Men tournament. Since the games between Chinese women team and Australian women team … Continue reading →
As the newest member of IGF, Macau made its debut in the 1st WMSG with 5 young players all in green and white sportswear with the eye-catching green “Macau” on the back. On the first day of Men’s Team tournament, … Continue reading →
Although Chile is the farthest country from Beijing, it seems that distance doesn’t quench their enthusiasm to participate the 1st WMGS. Furthermore, they have built a relatively big delegation team consisting of 6 players for the Teams Men, 5 players … Continue reading →
The WMSG is above all an immense organization capable of gathering all the best players on the planet, amateurs or professionals, to compete for medals that will be rewarded to the ones who deserve them best. However, beyond competition, it … Continue reading →
Rahul Chaurasia 4k is the only player representing India in the 1st WMSG. And John Gibson 1k is the only player to participate in this event from Ireland. Yesterday evening we happened to see them reviewing the game that they … Continue reading →
Julius Paulu, the strongest black go player in South Africa, was shot and killed on September 15, 2008, in Soweto near Johannesburg. He represented South Africa at the World Amateur Go Championship in 2006 in Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. … Continue reading →