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IWF Development Program 2018 in Thailand

Thai Amateur Weightlifting Association organized an advanced training for weightlifting coaches in Ratchaburi Province, October 16-18 within the framework of IWF Development Program. The 3-day education program was conducted by reputed specialists who have plenty of expertise in weightlifting and techniques, while Major General Intarat YODBANGTOEY, IWF 1st Vice President, presided the event. There were 57 participants in total, half of which traveled from abroad to take part in the training. — Follow IWF: Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube

German Weightlifting Federation welcomes Team USA for training camp ahead of 2018 WWC

The German Weightlifting Federation graciously welcomed Team USA to their national training center Monday to begin a week-long training camp ahead of the 2018 IWF World Weightlifting Championships in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.  Training camp is an opportunity for members of Team USA to bond and acclimate, an import aspect of any international competition, according to USA Weightlifting Technical Director, Pyrros Dimas.   “The first goal is to feel like a team, that’s why we have the team together to train every day,” Dimas said.  USA Weightlifting’s relationship with the German Federation was solidified in 2017, when Assistant Technical Director Mike Gattone and then High Performance Director, Lance Williams accepted an invitation to Leimen to learn more about the German training program. Since, German Coach Michael Vater attended USA Weightlifting’s inaugural Coaching Symposium in Chicago in June. Now the teams are training together for the first time.  “I think we have a big opportunity when weightlifters from all over the world come together at training camps,” said German Coach David Kurch. “When we go to the USA or the USA comes to us, it’s great for the weightlifting family.”  It’s a family that’s always growing. Dimas says there’s always room for more in the international weightlifting community.  “Weightlifting for me and for all is family,” he said. “International weightlifting is a big family. We feel that everywhere.”  Team USA will travel to Ashgabat from Germany early next week. The 2018 IWF World Championships will be held from November 1-11th. Source: teamusa.org — Follow IWF: Facebook Instagram Twitter

Second WADA Global Education Conference

After the first edition in 2015, in Canada, on 24-25 October 2018 the 2nd WADA Global Education Conference was held in Beijing, China hosted by CHINADA in partnership with USADA. Several NADOs, RADOs from the world, International Organizations and International Federations participated the Event. International Weightlifting Federation was represented by Dr. Lilla Sagi, Legal Counsel and Ms. Timea Horvath, Development and Education Manager. The most important topics were: Anti-Doping Charter of Athletes Rights, International Standard for Education, WADA's role in Education. CHINADA and USADA gave presentations about their education programs, tools, researches which could be a good model for other NADOs and IFs to follow. Both days ended with group work where the representatives of the different organizations could share knowledge, experiences and ideas. IWF was happy to notice that WADA brought as a display outreach tool, the #iLiftCLEAN barbell which was designed for the 2017 IWF World Championships in Anaheim. Moreover IWF was pleased to have fruitful discussions regarding further cooperation with JADA, USADA and other participants to enhance forward the IWF’s Anti-Doping Education Program. — Follow IWF: Facebook Instagram Twitter

Pan American training camp before the 3rd Youth Olympic Games

Recently took place in Lima Peru, the weightlifting camp for athletes under 17, organized by the Peruvian Weightlifting Federation by the auspices of the South American Weightlifting Confederation, the International Weightlifting Federation, and the International Olympic Committee. 10 countries of the Pan American continent were able to train for 15 days in the sports complex of the National Sports Village of Lima, Peru, with their coaches; counting on all the costs paid through the resources granted by the International Olympic Committee, the International Weightlifting Federation and the South American Weightlifting Confederation. In this way, 30 athletes and their coaches had not only the opportunity to train 4 hours a day, but also to concentrate properly housed in double rooms, conduct seminars for coaches and athletes on Anti-doping, on Olympic Movement, and on the Youth Olympic Games. These athletes under 17 are the future of weightlifting of the American continent and among them there are some Youth Olympic Games medalist. Yesica Hernandez and Mauricio Camel from Mexico and Yineth Santoya and Kely Junkar from Colombia participated in the training camp and won medals at the Games. The opinion of athletes, coaches and team leaders was that this initiative was very positive, and that will allow their athletes to overcome their previous marks and therefore perform according to their possibilities to benefit their countries, the Olympic movement and, of course the sport of Weightlifting. The President of the Colombian Weightlifting Federation, Mr. William Peña expressed their gratitude to the IWF, Peruvian Federation and South American Confederation for the training camp which was realized in an excellent way and helped a lot in the preparation of the athletes improving their performance. Dr. Rosalio Alvarado, President of the Mexican Weightlifting Federation added that this type of activities not only enhance the techniques but also strengthen the Olympic spirit of the young athletes. — Follow IWF: Facebook Instagram Twitter

Seminars in Buenos Aires

A couple of days before the start of the 3rd Summer Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the Argentinean Weightlifting Federation organized different seminars through the Continental Contribution given to the Pan American Weightlifting Federation by the International Weightlifting Federation. The first seminar was about Anti-Doping, Dr. Victor Carpio (PER) gave lectures about prohibited substances, medicines, the different treatments for athletes in case of illness. The seminar ended with a workshop of sample collection procedure. The presented topics were very useful for the participants, especially the practical part. Mr. Pyrros Dimas (GRE), IWF Executive Board member, 3 times Olympic Champion was the expert for the Coaching Seminar. He talked about how to start weightlifting with children, how to execute properly the different movements and about training system. Furthermore, he narrated his sports career, starting weightlifting at age 7 and finishing it at 33 with four Olympic medals.   Lastly, preparing for the YOG the Argentinean Federation held a two-day seminar for the National Technical Officials who are working at the Games. Ms. Maritza Ortiz (DOM), Mr. Pedro Torres (VEN) and Mr. Marcelo Melnick (ARG), International Technical Officials of category 1, explained the rules, exclusively the ones special for the Games (Rule 50). After the theoretical sessions, the participants went around the Olympic weightlifting venue so they could get familiar with the various places such as weigh-in, warm-up, competition area. The symposium was enriching for the young Technical Officials who have the responsibility to collaborate in all work positions with the International TOs. The Argentinean Weightlifting Federation expressed its gratitude to all lecturers and those who supported the seminars.   — Follow IWF: Facebook Instagram Twitter

Final Entries for Ashgabat are up

The Final Entry List for the 2018 IWF World Championships Ashgabat, TKM has been published on our website. As Qualification Event for the 2020 Olympic Games, this competition is the first important milestone on the road leading to Tokyo. The Ashgabat Olympic Complex, Training Hall 2 will stage from 1-10 November the 84th Men’s and 27th Women’s World Championships. The Verification of the Final Entries will set the final numbers on 30 October at 18:00, but according to the Final Entries, we have now 693 athletes from 91 countries who will compete in Ashgabat. So far, Paris 2011 topped the number of participating countries with 87, and Athens 1999 topped the participating athletes with 626 lifters. Considering the impressive figures, a Record number is announced for Ashgabat. The 2018 IWF World Championships will also feature the new bodyweight categories for both Men and Women. The list contains all the Athletes who were entered as possible participants for the Event, however the IWF retains the right to decide on the athletes’ and MFs’ eligibility in line with the respective IWF Rules and