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Karoliina Lundahl enters the Finnish Weightlifting Hall of Fame

The Finnish Weightlifting Federation invited Ms Karoliina Lundahl, a two-time World Champion and European Champion also Member of the IWF Executive Board into the Finnish Hall of Fame.   Lundahl is the first Finnish female European and World Champion as well as the first Finnish female European and World Record holder. Lundahl joins other prominent Finnish lifters to the Hall of Fame such as Juhani Vellamo (1912-2004) who was the first Finnish World Championship medalist; Eino Mäkinen (1926-2014) who was the first Finnish European Champion; Jaakko Kailajärvi (1941- ) who was the first Finnish World Record Holder; and Kaarlo Kangasniemi (1941- ) who was the first Finnish Olympic Champion.         Follow IWF: Facebook Instagram Twitter

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IWF reports that the sample of Mr. Fazal Karim TURKMAN (AFG) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for  Methylhexamine (S.6 Stimulants). 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

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IWF reports that the sample of Mr. Sunatullo OYEV (TJK) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for  Methylhexamine (S.6 Stimulants) and Furosemide (S.5 Diuretics and Masking 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

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IWF reports that the sample of Mr. Asomuddin SANGOV (TJK) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for Methylhexamine (S.6 Stimulants). 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

New AWF Headquarters in Bangkok

Attila Adamfi, IWF Director General paid a visit to the Asian Weightlifting Federation (AWF) Secretariat’s new Headquarter in Bangkok, Thailand.   He was received by Boossaba Yodbangtoey AWF General Secretary, Niwat Limsuknirun AWF Director General and members of the professional colleagues hired to better serve the Asian weightlifting community. The IWF assures its full professional support to the newly established Secretariat under the leadership of Boossaba Yodbangtoey. Identifying key areas, AWF General Secretary already started her work ensuring a close cooperation with the countries while providing major assistance when requested.     Follow IWF: Facebook Instagram Twitter

The IWF and the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport Announce Collaboration to Combat Doping

The IWF is pleased to announce a new agreement with the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES). Through this collaboration, the CCES will monitor athlete whereabouts compliance, develop a test distribution plan in collaboration with the IWF’s Anti-Doping Committee, implement that plan and organize all out-of-competition testing. “The CCES is proud of IWF’s commitment to clean sport,” said Paul Melia, President and CEO of the CCES. “We are looking forward to working with IWF to develop a robust testing program and promoting clean sport in weightlifting.” “The decision to move key elements of the IWF’s anti-doping operations into the hands of a trusted third party is the latest demonstration of how far the IWF is prepared to go to deliver on our commitment to protect clean athletes. This agreement to work with the CCES was recommended, in turn, by the independent Clean Sport Commission that examined weightlifting last year. I believe we can be very proud of the way the IWF has implemented the Commission’s recommendations and we look forward to fruitful cooperation with the CCES,” said IWF President Tamas Ajan. “The CCES is very happy to have developed collaboration with the IWF. Partnerships are a powerful way to strengthen collective efforts and an effective approach to sharing knowledge and expertise,” said Melia. About the CCES The CCES is an independent, national, not-for-profit organization with a responsibility to administer the Canadian Anti-Doping Program. We recognize that true sport can make a great difference for individuals, communities and our country. We are committed to working collaboratively to activate a values-based and principle-driven sport system; protecting the integrity of sport from the negative forces of doping and other unethical threats; and advocating for sport that is fair, safe and open to everyone. Follow IWF: Facebook Instagram Twitter