Season’s Greetings
Please note that due to the holidays the IWF office will close partly from 22 December 2017 until 2 January 2017. On the occasion of the Festive Season, the IWF Secretariat wishes you all a Happy and Prosperous New
EUWC Electoral Congress
The IV European Union Cup was held this past weekend in Rome. On 16th of December 2017 at the Electoral Congress of European Union Weightlifting Confederation Jesmond Caruana (MLT) was elected President of the (EUWC) European Union Weightlifting Confederation. Furthermore, the following officials were elected: General Secretary/ Treasurer: Giuseppe Minissale (ITA) Vice-President: Jakša Ivanišević (CRO) Executive Board: Tina Beiter (DEN), Andreas Degwerth (AUT), Damjan Canzek (SLO) The EU delegatesshowed their full support to the new Committee during the Congress . Congratulations to all the elected
USA Weightlifting Named National Sport Governing Body of the Year
The International Sports Awards will name USA Weightlifting "National Sport Governing Body of the Year" during an awards gala in Washington, D.C. later this week. According to the event organizers, the International Sports Awards honors excellence in the sport industry. "This award reflects our team's commitment to our members, our sport and the greater Olympic movement," USA Weightlifting CEO Phil Andrews said. The International Sports Awards recognizes organizations worldwide with 13 awards including: International Sports Federation of the Year National Sports Governing Body of the Year Sports Sponsorship Campaign of the Year Sports CSR Campaign of the Year Sports Venue of the Year Sports Event of the Year Sports Agency of the Year Sports Media Award Women in Sport Award Sports Innovation of the Year Sports Club of the Year Sports Community of the Year ISA Lifetime Achievement Award For more details visit the International Sports Awards here. Source: USA
PUBLIC DUSCLOSURE
IWF reports that the sample of Ms. Suppatra KAEWKHONG (THA) 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 closed. IWF reports that the sample of Ms. Laura Yenireet PEINADO MEJIAS (VEN) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for Hydrochlorotiazide (S5 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 closed. IWF reports that the sample of Ms. Monica Suneta CSENGERI (ROU) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for Ephedrine (S6. 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 closed. IWF reports that the sample of Mr. Nikolay PANAYOTIDI (RUS) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for Methenolone (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 closed. IWF reports that the sample of Mr. Igor OBUKHOV (UKR) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for Hydrochlorotiazide (S5 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 closed. IWF reports that the sample of Ms. Alona SHEVKOPLIAS (UKR) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for Dehydrochloromethyltestosterone (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
Watch the South American Junior & Youth Championships LIVE
The South American U15, Junior & Youth Championships as well as the COPA International CSLP is about to kick off in Lima, PER. Twelve countries will be represented by 120 athletes during the four competition days (14-17 December). Watch the LIVE
5th Qatar Cup postponed
The Qatar Weightlifting Federation as the Organizing Committee of the Qatar Cup informed the IWF that the 5th Qatar Cup originally scheduled for 13-16 December was
