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WADA Talks

The World Anti-Doping Code requires its Signatories to implement, evaluate and monitor information, education, and prevention programs for doping free sport. The IWF considers the education as one of its top priorities. With the Good to know tab on our website and the numerous anti-doping seminars and circulars the IWF tries to give all the information to the Athletes and others regarding their rights and responsibilities in the anti-doping fight including the risks of nutritional supplements. Check out WADA ‘s new video with dietary supplements expert and Chair of the IOC Medical Commission’s Sports Nutrition Group, Professor Ron Maughan, where he discusses supplements and their associated risks.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qrfK5MrvVQ Source:

Member Federation update

The IWF confirms that it continues to recognise the Cyprus Weightlifting Federation represented by President Dr. Andreas Roumbas and General Secretary Denise Offermann Loizou as its affiliated Member Federation and the sole governing body for weightlifting in

IF Workshop in preparation of Rio 2016

An Interactive workshop was held on 2nd of February 2016 at the IOC Headquarters in Lausanne. Representatives from the IOC, ASOIF and Rio 2016 had presentations followed by a question and answer session with delegates from all the 28 Summer Olympic IFs. The main topic of the meeting was the preparation and update information of the Games of the XXXI Olympiad. Today’s concerning issues and challenges faced by the Organizing Committee were also discussed during the meeting mainly due to the 30% budget cut. However, it is important to note that according to the previsions, the Olympic experience of the athletes won’t be affected. Weightlifting’s situation is favorable and reassuring. Our venue is within the “Rio Centro” in the Barra Zone; an existing cluster closest to the Olympic Village. Weightlifters can reach the competition venue in 5 minutes. We are also lucky to have Pedro Meloni as Weightlifting Sport Manager, whose devotion and expertise is undoubted. The IWF was represented by Attila Adamfi, Director General and Matyas Lencser, Competition

PUBLIC DISCLOSURE

The IWF reports that sample of Ms. Aline De Souza Facciolla Ferreira (BRA) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for (S1.1 Anabolic Agents) boldenone. 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. The IWF will not make any further comment on the case until it is

PUBLIC DISCLOSURE

The IWF reports that sample of Ms. Elisabeth Onuah (NGR) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for (S5 diuretics and masking agents) amirolide. 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. The IWF will not make any further comment on the case until it is

PUBLIC DISCLOSURE

The IWF reports that sample of Ms. Alexsandra De Aguiar Goncalves (BRA) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for (S1.1 Anabolic Agents) boldenone. 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. The IWF will not make any further comment on the case until it is