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IWF reports that the sample of Mr. Paul Dumitrascu (ROU) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for Cannabinoids/Carboxy-THC (S8. Cannabinoids). 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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The IWF reports that as a consequence of the International Olympic Committee’s re-analysis program in connection with the 2012 London Olympic Games, the urine sample of the following Athlete has returned Adverse Analytical Finding: Mr. Binay Mete (TUR) – Stanozolol metabolites (S1.1A Exogenous Anabolic Androgenic Steroids) In line with the respective rules mandatory provisional suspension was imposed on the Athlete. The International Olympic Committee is responsible to decide about any consequences relating to the Athletes’ participation in the 2012 London Olympic Games. In all cases where it is determined that an Anti-Doping Rule Violation was committed, the responsibility to conduct results management will be transferred to the IWF in terms of consequences extending beyond the Athletes’ Olympic Games participation. The IWF will not make any further comments on the case until they are

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IWF reports that the sample of Mr. Shih-Chieh CHEN (TPE) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for 5αAdiol and/or 5βAdiol (S1.1B Endogenous AAS and their Metabolites and isomers). 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

IWF Grand Prix Lima kicks off

The IWF Grand Prix in Lima started with a press conference where Mr. Iván Dibós, President of the Organizing Committee and IOC Member in the company of Dr. Tamás Aján, IWF President and Dr. Renzo Manyari, Peruvian Weightlifting Federation President gave information to several media representatives about the event. On the occasion of the Grand Prix the South American Weightlifting Confederation held its Annual Congress. Participants from 14 Member Federations attended the meeting and discussed various agenda points, including the report of the President, General Secretary, Treasurer and Commissions, as well as the preparation of the future South American competitions. The prestigious level of the event is well observed as 3 IOC Members (Ivan Dibos, Bernard Rajzman and Camilo Perez), numerous NOC heads (ARG, ECU, GUA, NCA, TTO, VIN) and 22 Peruvian Sports Federations took part in the Opening Ceremony of the Grand Prix. The competition with 24 participating countries will start 8th November at Coliseum Eduardo Dibós, Startbook is available here , for LIVE STREAM click

In memory of Alexander Kurlovich: Alexander Cup 2019

The 2019 Alexander Cup was held between 1-4 November in Grodno, Belarus, in memory of the two-time Olympic champion, four-times World Champion, two-times European Champion and Member of the IWF Technical Committee, Alexander Kurlovich. The Cup, which was also a Silver Level Qualification Event for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games has seen 26 men and 30 women participants from 17 countries all over the world. On the medals table, China won the most by far (24,6,3), Belarus kept home 24 medals (6,10,8) and Ukraine was third with 9 medals (6,3,0).  At the men's teams classification, Belarus took the lead followed by China and Armenia, while the Chinese women's team proved to be the best followed by Belarus and Russia. HUANG TING (CHN) improved her own Junior World Record by two 2kg in the women's 64kg bodyweight category to 107kg in the Snatch and Uzbek FAYZULLAEVA Kumushkhon set a new Snatch Youth World Record in the same category at 98kg. It shows the local importance of the event and the respect towards Alexander Kurlovich, that prior to the competition, the Governor of Grodno received the IWF delegation: Mohammed Jalood, General Secretary; Nicu Vlad, Vice President and Attila Adamfi, Director General. International officials paid tribute at Alexanders grave together with Olga Kurlovich, his widow. In relation to the competition, Attila Adamfi was invited to meet sports leaders and political notabilities of the country in Minsk, including Siarhei Kavalchunk, Sports Minister of Belarus, Yury Senko, Chairman of BWU and Belarus Customs Chairman and George Katulin, Secretary General of the Belarus NOC. The IWF Director General was given an update regarding the improvements and investments in the matter of Anti-Doping in Belarus. In recent years, doping became a criminal action in the country, which, together with education programs, resulted in a doping-free record for Belarus since 2016. Building on the experiences from the second European Games this year in Minsk, Attila Adamfi discussed the possibility of including weightlifting in the programme of the Games next year.

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The IWF reports that based on the evidence arising from the investigations conducted by Prof. McLaren and the WADA Intelligence & Investigations department (WADA I&I) into the Russian doping scheme, further disciplinary proceedings have been opened against the following Athletes:   IWF reports that Mr. Dimitriy LAPIKOV (RUS) has been charged with (a) violation(s) of Article 2.2 of the IWF Anti-Doping Policy and has been provisionally suspended as of 16 August 2019. 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 Mr. Chingiz MOGUSHKOV (RUS) has been charged with (a) violation(s) of Article 2.2 of the IWF Anti-Doping Policy and has been provisionally suspended as of 16 August 2019. 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 Mr. Adam MALIGOV (RUS) has been charged with (a) violation(s) of Article 2.2 of the IWF Anti-Doping Policy and has been provisionally suspended as of 16 August 2019. 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 Mr. Magomed ABUEV (RUS) has been charged with (a) violation(s) of Article 2.2 of the IWF Anti-Doping Policy and has been provisionally suspended as of 16 August 2019. 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 Mr. Maksim SHEYKO (RUS) has been charged with (a) violation(s) of Article 2.2 of the IWF Anti-Doping Policy and has been provisionally suspended as of 16 August 2019. 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 Ms. Nadezda EVSTYUKHINA (RUS) has been charged with (a) violation(s) of Article 2.2 of the IWF Anti-Doping Policy and has been provisionally suspended as of 16 August 2019. 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 Ms. Yuliya KONOVALOVA (RUS) has been charged with (a) violation(s) of Article 2.2 of the IWF Anti-Doping Policy and has been provisionally suspended as of 16 August 2019. 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