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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

Athletes guilty of doping or bringing sport into disrepute will be barred from “OLY” lettering, WOA reveal

Any athlete found guilty of doping or any other action deemed to bring sport into "disrepute" will be barred from using the new "OLY" post-nominal unveiled by the World Olympians Association (WOA), it has been revealed. The "post nominal letters initiative" was unveiled on Saturday (November 11) during the IInternational Athletes' Forum in Lausanne. It is designed to work in a similar way to other designations, such as PhD for academics. International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach - a team foil fencing champion at Montreal 1976 - became the first person to receive the honour. Many others are also making applications through the WOA website here. "Any Olympian found guilty of doping, or any action that brings sport, their fellow athletes or the Olympic Movement into disrepute, will be prohibited from using the OLY post-nominal," a WOA spokesperson told insidethegames. "The right to use OLY depends upon Olympians adhering to both the IOC Code of Ethics and the WOA OLY Code of Conduct, and anyone found to be in breach of those documents will be ineligible to use OLY. "As the Certificate of Recognition which Olympians receive when they register to use OLY says: 'In recognition of your achievement as an Olympian you are granted use of the post-nominal letters OLY, to signify your ongoing role in society as an Olympian, living and promoting the Olympic values'. "To receive the right to use OLY applicants must agree to the OLY Code of Conduct." The "OLY" Code of Conduct requests athletes to agree to act in "the best interests of the Olympic Movement at all times", to abide by IOC Code of Ethics, to act with "honesty and integrity", to work to "spread the spirit of Olympism", to "represent Olympians and the Olympic Movement in a positive and supportive manner at all times". They must also not misuse the OLY designation or the Olympian.org email in any way that could bring disrepute to themselves, fellow Olympians, the IOC, the WOA or an equivalent national body, or "commit or be responsible for and/or party to any form of discrimination including, without limitation, on the basis of race, sex, ethnic origin, religion, philosophical or political opinion or other grounds". It is hoped that the award will act as a professional qualification, showing off the "highly transferable skills of being an Olympian and competing at the highest level", while also acting as a link to other Olympians and a symbol of their "dedication, concentration and commitment to sport and success". Those to have already posted messages on social media confirmed they have requested the lettering include British gymnast Craig Heap, a two-time Commonwealth Games champion who competed at Sydney 2000.

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IWF reports that Mr. Ruslan ALBEGOV (RUS) has been charged with the violation of Article 2.2 of the IWF Anti-Doping Policy. 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

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IWF reports that the sample of Ms. Iuniarra SIPAIA (SAM) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for triamcinolone acetonide (S9. Glucocorticoids). 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

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IWF reports that the sample of Mr. Loginoz Bregvadze (GEO) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for Metandienone (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

IWF Ready For Clean Competition At 2017 World Weightlifting Championships

Record number of anti-doping tests expected during World Championships Lausanne, 16 October 2017: With just over 50 days remaining to the 2017 IWF World Weightlifting Championships in Anaheim (USA), Dr Patrick Schamasch of the IWF’s independent Anti-Doping Commission outlined the outstanding preparations that aim to ensure clean competition. The IWF is completely committed to protecting clean athletes and through its Anti-Doping Commission and Clean Sport Commission has already begun implementing anti-doping measures to ensure a level playing field at the upcoming World Championships. More anti-doping testing is expected to take place at this year’s World Championships than at any previous edition. The latest featured 584 athletes and 288 tests were carried out representing 49% of the athletes participating at the event. This will be accompanied by widespread outreach and educational programmes, organised in conjunction with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and USADA, which aim to increase awareness and understanding and support cultural change. “Working autonomously, we have made very thorough preparations for the world championships,” said Dr Schamasch. “For example, we had meetings a month ago in Colorado Springs with both the organising committee and the US Anti-Doping Agency. The IWF Anti-Doping Commission is now ready to ensure a full range of in and out of competition tests for both urine and blood.” “Our close collaboration with USADA has allowed us to have a high degree of confidence in the quality of the anti-doping programme for Anaheim,” continued Dr Schamasch “In addition to looking at important elements like the sample collection facilities, the doping control officers and chaperones, the IWF Anti-Doping Commission has worked very carefully on the test distribution plan. We even will have on site IWF experts available who know the athletes well, who know their performances and physiques, and who can assist on-site with the targeting of in and out-of-competition tests.” Athletes expected to take part in the World Championships are already being tested by the IWF, for example during ongoing regional qualifying competitions in South America. Overall testing plans are created by the IWF’s Anti-Doping Commission prior to the start of each year and then constantly revised according to athlete performances and ongoing intelligence gathering. Dr Schamasch, who served the IOC for 15 years leaving it as Medical Director, described the quantity and quality of the IWF’s anti-doping work as putting it into the lead group of International Federations (IFs): “It’s always possible to do more and we will. But the level and the kind of testing carried out by the IWF, I would say, certainly puts it among the top three or four