Archive from 2017

PUBLIC DISCLOSURE

The IWF reports that the sample of Ms. OTHMAN, Alaa Yasser Zaki (EGY) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for Metandienone (S1.1. Anabolic Agents). 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 published. The IWF will not make any further comments on the case until it is

PUBLIC DISCLOSURE

The IWF reports that the sample of Mr. MOHAMED, Ahmed Emad Gouda (EGY) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for Metandienone (S1.1. Anabolic Agents). 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 published. The IWF will not make any further comments on the case until it is

Mauritius Elections

The Mauritius Amateur Weightlifters' & Powerlifters' Association Elections were held on Friday 13th January 2016 for the period of 2017 - 2020. President: Mr. Bhollah Poorun Vice President: Mr. Boolkah Iswar General Secretary: Mr. Monien Magarajen Ass. General Secretary: Ms. Gopaloodoo Sheila Treasurer: Mr. Doolaul Richard Ass. Treasurer: Mr. Ramnath Mohit The members have unanimously re-elected Mr. Bhollah Poorun to the post of President and placed their confidence in Mr. Bhollah for the next 4 years. The good results achieved by Weightlifting in Mauritius in the past 3 years have been acclaimed by most members. In 2015 and 2016 Weightlifting has been the sport which achieved the best results in Mauritius. Congratulations to all the elected

Weightlifting Federation of Tajikistan Elections

The Weightlifting Federation of Tajikistan Elections were held on December 9th 2016 for the period of 2016 - 2020. President:  Davlatov Sharif General Secretary:  Sangov Bobokhon Congratulations to all the elected

Malta Weightlifting Association Electoral Congress

The Malta Weightlifting Association Electoral Congress was held on Saturday 14th January at the Cottonera Sport Complex where the board members for the period 2017-2020 were elected. Jesmond Caruana kept his position of President of the Association, while new members were introduced with Michael Fava being elected as General Secretary and Kurt Camilleri as Treasurer. Congratulations to all the elected

Beijing – Penang

8th women bodyweight category approved by the EB in Beijing, CHN (25 September) and ratified by the Congress in Penang, MAS (19 October) achieving gender equality. New categories in effect with 1 January 2017 are 90kg and +90kg for Junior and Senior, 75kg and +75kg for