Entry List for the Junior World Championships Published
The Entry List for the 2018 IWF Junior World Championships Tashkent, UZB is published. Check it out! — Follow IWF: Facebook Instagram Twitter
12 medals have been delivered yesterday in Tarragona
Weightlifting competition has finished yesterday in Constantí Pavilion at the XVIII Mediterranean Games with 12 medals. The Turkish team stood out from the rest of the delegations with 4 medals in this sports discipline. In 77 kg men’s Snatch, the Olympic medallist in Rio Games, Mohamed Mahmoud has won the gold medal for the Egyptian delegation. Spain’s Andrés Mata has conquered the silver medal, putting an end to a brilliant year for his career since he obtained the third position in the European Championship. Finally, Turkey’s Celil Erdoğdu has won the bronze medal. The exact podium has resulted for the 77 kg category, clean jerk discipline. As for the women’s Snatch category, the Tunisian athlete Ghofrane Belkhir, winner of Africa junior, has obtained the first position. The silver medal has gone to Turkey’s Nuray Levent. The third position has been conquered by Spain’s Irene Martínez. In Clean Jerk modality, Nuray Levent has won another gold medal and Ghofrane Belkhir a bronze one. The silver medal has been conquered by Lebanon’s Mohassen Hala Fattah. Source: https://www.tarragona2018.cat/ — Follow IWF: Facebook Instagram Twitter
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
IWF reports that the sample of Mr. Huseyn ISMAYILOV (AZE) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for Testosterone (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. IWF will not make any further comments on the case until it is
Asian Weightlifting Federation Executive Board Meeting
The Asian Weightlifting Federation held its Executive Board Meeting on 21st June 2018 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Doha, Qatar. On this occasion, Mr. Mohammed Yousef Al Mana, AWF President, and Mrs. Boossaba Yodbangtoey, AWF General Secretary, were honoured to welcome the Executive Members participating. The meeting was held in presence of Dr. Tamas Ajan, IWF President, Mr. Mohammed Hassan Jalood, IWF General Secretary, Major General Intarat Yodbangtoey, IWF 1st Vice President, Mr. Nicu Vlad and Mr. Zhanat Tussupbekov IWF Vice Presidents and Ms. Lilla Rozgonyi, IWF Communications and Marketing Director. Mr. Sonny Kasiran presented the latest status report of the 2018 Asian Games to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia with up-to-date information regarding the Weightlifting Competition and venue. In addition, the AWF Executive Board discussed important issues including the upcoming competitions: 2018 Asian Cup & Inter-Club Weightlifting Championships, 2019 Senior (Men & Women) Weightlifting Championships (Qualification Event for 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games) in India, AWF sponsorship & TV presented by Mr. David Goldstrom, Financial Report, and the 2019 Asian Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championships in Pyongyang. Check out the AWF website for more information. — Follow IWF: Facebook Instagram Twitter
Weightlifting Family celebrates Olympic Day!
Today, we celebrate the 70th Olympic Day, a worldwide occasion to embrace the Olympic Values: Friendship, Respect and Excellence – along with the four Paralympic values – Determination, Inspiration, Courage and Equality. On 23 June 1894 the International Olympic Committee was formally established through the efforts of Pierre Coubertin, a Paris born aristocrat, nobleman, teacher, athlete and sports enthusiast. Mr Coubertin had a vision of reviewing the early ancient Olympics, where everyone was accepted, nations put down their weapons for the duration of the Games (Sacred Truth) and took part in a peaceful competition. He believed, he could educate people on acceptance, friendship and different cultures through this enormous sports event. This idea now is as important as ever, and we remember Pierre Coubertin fondly. But who would feel the spirit of the Olympics more than the ones who walked the Parade of Nations sharing their joy with the whole world? On this occasion, we asked our athletes how they felt about Olympic values and what special Olympic memories they hold dear. Sarah Davies (GBR) “The Olympic values not only embody everything that we should strive for when competing in sport but also everything we should strive for in our everyday life.” “My first memory of the Olympics was watching the gymnastics in 2000 and I remember thinking, I want to represent my country at the Olympics one day! There was also something special about watching my fiancé Jack Oliver compete at the home Olympics in London.” “Fair play can come in many forms, but I think the best act of a fair play I have witnessed and been a part of was during a British Championships where myself and 2 of my national teammates were head to head in the 63kg class. I and Emily had finished, and Zoe had the final lift and a British record attempt. Both I and Emily stood there to cheer her on and congratulate her regardless of her beating us in the competition.” Gaëlle Nayo Katchanke (FRA) “For me, the Olympic values mean respect for your opponents regardless of nationality or skin colour. Determination, courage, combativeness, surpassing oneself, fraternity over humility and equality between each athlete! Dymtro Chumak (UKR) “The Olympic Games have special values to me. Since ancient times it has been the top of sport and being involved in this event makes me feel very special.” “I think it is very important in our time, that the athletes could compete in equal conditions, adhered to the Anti-Doping code and the IWF rules. Fair play determines the real champion.” Kuo Hsing-Chun (TPE) “In my mind, attending the greatest competition in the world is the highest honour for me, my family and my country. “Getting the medals is important but the Olympic Games is so much more than that. If it wasn’t for the true spirit of sportsmanship, Olympic Games wouldn’t have become the most impressive sports event in the world. “The Olympic Spirit includes not only the fair and peaceful competition instead of fighting and hurting each other but also inspires people to achieve victory through hard work and challenging, pushing ourselfs to the breaking point. “ “I always tell myself: be stronger, set higher goals and your dream will come true faster.” Sivalingam Sathish Kumar (IND) "Olympics are a dream. It’s not an easy thing to do, first, getting qualified is very tough. But once you’re in, it is a really big thing. If you won a medal there, you become part of the history and your life changes fully." "Unfortunately, I injured my back before I participated, so I ended up in 11th place." "We must play fair; every athlete needs clean and fair chances to win." Hidilyn Diaz (PHI) “Olympic values mean the excellence that unites different people with different perspectives and beliefs. To be excellent I need the courage to continue what I love to do and determination to achieve my goals.” “I had a wonderful experience at my first Olympics, in 2008 in London, when I was just a nobody and I didn’t know anything about the Games. But being there gave me the motivation to get qualified for the next one. My second Olympics, I lost. But on my third Olympics, I felt like I was God's powerful champion. I won the silver medal when I thought my best chance is the bronze.” — Follow IWF: Facebook Instagram Twitter
XVI U15 Spanish Championships
The XVI U15 Spanish Championships will be held tomorrow, June 23 in Madrid. A total of 78 athletes (34 man and 44 women) will compete to be the best in their bodyweight categories. The entries indicate how the presence of young women in weightlifting is getting more and more important in Spain. On this occasion, the number of young ladies surpasses the boy's presence by 10. The sessions will be as follows: Morning: 08:10 AM (GMT+1) To watch the morning competition, click here. Afternoon: 4:10 PM (GMT +1) To watch the afternoon competition, click here. — Follow IWF: Facebook Instagram Twitter
