Archive from 2015

One more event included at the 2018 YOG

The IWF has conducted several discussions with the IOC on the 2018 Buenos Aires YOG program. Following the recent IOC Executive Board meeting, we are happy to inform the Weightlifting Family that the IOC has approved the IWF’s proposal for the inclusion of one more bodyweight category (Women 44kg). "The IOC Executive Board fully recognizes the great value that Weightlifting brings to the Youth Olympic Games...We are delighted to achieve gender balance in your sport" - stated Thomas Bach, IOC President in his letter. According to this decision, weightlifting will have 55 Women competing in 6 bodyweight categories (44kg, 48kg, 53kg, 58kg, 63kg, +63kg) and 55 Men competing in 6 bodyweight categories (56kg, 62kg, 69kg, 77kg, 85kg, +85kg) at the next Youth Olympic Games in Buenos

2015 IWF Grand Prix -President’s Cup Regulation published

The Regulation for the 2015 IWF Grand Prix -President’s Cup has been published on our website. Access it through the Calendar. The Russian President's Cup will be held in Grozny from 11-14

PUBLIC DISCLOSURE

The IWF reports that sample of Ms. Cynthya Vanessa Dominguez Lara (MEX) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for (S1.1 Anabolic Agents) oxandrolone. As a consequence, the athlete is provisionally suspended in view of a potential anti-doping rule violation. In any case where it is determined that the athlete did not commit an anti-doping rule violation, the relevant decision will also be

PUBLIC DISCLOSURE

The IWF reports that sample of Mr. Patrick Mendes (BRA) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for (S1.1 Anabolic Agents) dehydrochloromethyltestosterone. As a consequence, the athlete is provisionally suspended in view of a potential anti-doping rule violation. In any case where it is determined that the athlete did not commit an anti-doping rule violation, the relevant decision will also be

PUBLIC DISCLOSURE

The IWF reports that sample A of Mr. Ilya Atnabayev (RUS) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for (S1.1 Anabolic Agents) stanozolol. As a consequence, the athlete is provisionally suspended in view of a potential anti-doping rule violation. In any case where it is determined that the athlete did not commit an anti-doping rule violation, the relevant decision will also be

Mexico to host next University Worlds in beautiful Mérida

A technical inspection visit has just been concluded in Mérida, Mexico by FISU Technical Delegate Anikó Németh-Móra. The beautiful city on the Yucatan Peninsula will namely play host to the next, the 5th edition of the FISU World University Weightlifting Championships in November 2016, and the visit was aimed at inspecting and approving the facilities and accommodation. Dr. Rosalio Alvarado del Angel, President of the Mexican Weightlifting Federation (FMLP), the initiator of the World Championships, joined the inspection hosted by the old and prestigious University of Yucatan (UADE) which will organize the Championships commissioned by CONDE, the Mexican University Sports Federation. The visit provided an opportunity for the solemn signing of the Agreement on the event involving all parties concerned and countersigned by FISU. Hosts expect record participation next year from all over the world, whereby they offer top standard (5 star hotel) accommodation and brand new sports facilities to the attending teams in a clean and safe