Archive from

Milen Dobrev, Olympic Champion passed away

The Weightlifting Family was very saddened to learn about the tragic death of Milen Dobrev. World Champion in 2003 and Olympic Champion in 2004, Milen Dobrev died at the age of 35 from a heart attack on 21 March. The IWF offers its deep condolences to his family and the Bulgarian Weightlifting

Marcus Stephen appointed Member of the ANOC International Relations Commission

Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) President in consultation with the ANOC Vice Presidents, decided on 13th of March 2015 to appoint Marcus Stephen, OWF President and Nauru NOC President as a Member of the ANOC International Relations Commission. The appointment is for 2015 and the ANOC is planning the first Commission/Working Group meetings later this spring after consultation with the Chair of each Commission. Congratulations to Marcus

PUBLIC DISCLOSURE

The IWF reports that sample A of Mr. Filev Ivaylo, Mr. Nazif Ferdi, Ms. Maneva Milka, Mr. Urumov Vladimir, Mr. Muradov Asen, Mr. Markov Ivan, Mr. Enev Stoyan, Mr. Minchev Dian, Mr. Demirev Demir, Ms. Nguen Nadezhda – Mey, Ms. Ivanova Maya BUL has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for stanozolol. As a consequence, the athletes are provisionally suspended in view of a potential anti-doping rule violation. In any case where it is determined – after a B sample analysis, a hearing or an appeal – 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 comment on the cases until they are

Second Technical Visit in preparation of Rio 2016

The IWF concluded its second Technical Visit in preparation of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. The main topic of discussions was Sport Equipment supplied by ZKC as well as the different reports presented by the functional areas delivering during Games time. Rio 2016 Weightlifting Sport Manager Pedro Meloni met Attila Adamfi, Director General and Eva Moska, Development and Education

IMPORTANT REMINDER on Final Accommodation and Final Entry forms for YWC Lima

Deadline for sending the Final Accommodation form is 15th March 2015. Deadline for sending the Final Entry form is 24th March 2015. Please send both forms to [email protected] and

Japanese weightlifters participating in the LSUS Camp for the 7th time

The Japanese university student weightlifting team went to Louisiana State University in Shreveport (LSUS) for a 3 weeks training camp. This camp has become a tradition now, as it is organized for the seventh year in a row. Japanese athletes spent the morning in English classes as a second language class. Educational lectures were also presented by Dr. Kyle Pierce, IWF CRC Member and The Graduate Assistants of the Louisiana State University. The lectures given included topics such as sports science, anti-doping, and Olympism. Training was held in the afternoon while nights and weekends included social and cultural activities. Three coaches from Japan: Junichi OKADA, Fumiko Jonai and Tomoko KATO participated in the camp. The Graduate Assistant Coach for the LSU Shreveport Club is Seiichiro Takei. He came over with the first group seven years ago and is now working on his Master’s Degree at LSU Shreveport. He became a good role model for Japanese students. A mini friendly competition was also organized on February 21th in which seven Japanese students and seven American students including Kendrick J. Farris participated. Source: Tomoko Kato