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WARNING – Предупреждение – AVISO (MILDRONATE)

WARNING Referring to our previous warnings we would like to reiterate this very important message concerning a new prohibited substance! The 2016 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods become effective as of the 1stJanuary 2016 and since this date a new substance called MILDRONATE (Meldonium) is considered as prohibited! The IWF Anti-Doping Commission would like to specifically call everyone’s attention to the most used trade names for the substance are: mildronate, meldonium, Quaterin, Kvaretin, THP. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. There may be other medications, supplements which could contain mildronate (labelled or not labelled). According to recent scientific publications of the WADA accredited laboratories Cologne and Moscow, 2-17 % of doping control samples collected in 2014 and 2015 contained mildronate. There are already multiple findings for mildronate in other sports in 2016. The IWF ADC strongly advise everyone to carefully review the prohibited list and comply accordingly!   Предупреждение В продолжение наших предыдущих предупреждений мы желаем особо отметить это очень важное сообщение относительно нового запрещенного вещества! 1 января 2016 года вступает в силу Список запрещенных субстанций и методов 2016 года, и с этого времени новый препарат под названием MILDRONATE (мельдоний) рассматривается как запрещенный! Антидопинговая комиссия IWF желает особо обратить ваше внимание на наиболее часто используемые торговые наименования препаратов, в которых используется это вещество: милдронат, мельдоний, Quaterin, Kvaretin, ТНР. Обратите внимание, что это неисчерпывающий список. Могут существовать и другие лекарства, добавки, содержащие милдронат (маркированные или немаркированные). Согласно последним научным публикациям аккредитованных ВАДА лабораторий в Кельне и Москве, 2-17% образцов, собранных на допинг-контроль в 2014 и 2015 годах содержали милдронат. В других видах спорта в 2016 году милдронат уже был обнаружен. IWF ADC настоятельно советует всем внимательно изучить список запрещенных веществ и действовать соответственно!   AVISO Refiriéndose a nuestros avisos anteriores, quisiéramos reiterar este mensaje muy importante sobre una nueva sustancia prohibida. La Nueva Lista de Sustancias y Métodos Prohibidos es válida desde el 1 de enero de 2016 y desde esta fecha una nueva sustancia llamada MILDRONATE (Meldonium) está considerada como prohibida. La Comisión de Antidopaje de la IWF quisiera llamar específicamente la atención de todo el mundo sobre los nombres comerciales más utilizados de esta sustancia: mildronate, meldonium, Quaterin, Kvaretin, HTP. Por favor téngase en cuenta que esta lista no es completa. Puede haber otros medicamentos, suplementos que podrían contener mildronate (etiquetados o no etiquetados). Según las últimas publicaciones científicas de los laboratorios de Colonia y Moscú, ambos acreditados de WADA (Agencia Mundial Antidopaje), 2-17% de las muestras recogidas en 2014 y 2015 contuvieron mildronate. Ya hay varios resultados de mildronate en otros deportes en 2016. La Comisión de Antidopaje de la IWF aconseja firmemente que se revise con cuidado la lista de sustancias prohibidas y se cumpla como

ADAMS maintenance

Dear ADAMS users, The installation of ADAMS 4.1.1 is scheduled for 1 March 2016 between 19:00 and 21:00 GMT in the ADAMS Production environment. Therefore, kindly note that the system (including the SMS service and Mobile App) will be unavailable during this period. For the content of release 4.1.1, please visit the link http://adams-docs.wada-ama.org/display/EN/Release+Notes Thank you for your understanding and cooperation, Your ADAMS

IOC Statement on Zika

“You will be aware of the Zika virus and its development in the Americas, including in Brazil.  Brazil reported its first case in May 2015, and World Health Organisation (WHO) officials now estimate that 1.5 million people have been infected in the country. While most cases result in no symptoms (around 80 per cent), and those people who do get symptoms have them only for two to seven days, there has also been an unusual increase in the number of babies born with microcephaly (birth defect affecting head size and brain development) in Brazil; and the authorities are trying to determine if there is a connection between the two. Indeed, the WHO has announced that it will convene a meeting next Monday to decide if Zika should be treated as a global emergency. With this in mind, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is closely monitoring the situation with Zika in Brazil. We are also in close communication with the WHO and the Rio 2016 Organising Committee on this topic. On its side, Rio 2016 is in regular contact with the Brazilian Ministry of Health and the Municipal Health Department, which are the responsible authorities on health issues in Brazil and in Rio. All parties are taking action to address this topic, and are following developments closely. In this connection, a plan has already been put in place for the Games venues in the lead-up to and at Games time, which will see them inspected on a daily basis in order to ensure that any puddles of stagnant water - where the mosquitos breed - are removed, therefore minimising the risk of athletes and visitors coming into contact with mosquitos. Rio 2016 will also continue to follow the virus prevention and control measures provided by the authorities, and will provide the relevant guidance to Games athletes and visitors. It is also important to note that the Rio 2016 Games will take place during the winter months of August and September, when the drier, cooler climate significantly reduces the presence of mosquitos and therefore the risk of infection. In general, the Brazilian authorities are also taking significant steps to deal with Zika, as they have recently announced that over 200,000 members of the armed forces and health workers will be engaged across the country, going from house to house to distribute leaflets and dispense advice about how to combat the mosquitos and the virus. The current advice to those visiting areas with Zika is: All travellers to areas with active Zika transmission should take mosquito bite avoidance measures, during both daytime and night-time hours (but especially during mid-morning and from late afternoon to dusk, when the mosquitos are most active). These measures include wearing appropriate clothing with long trousers and sleeves, and using insect repellents. Travellers should get additional advice from their local health authorities. Women who are planning to become pregnant should discuss their travel plans with their healthcare provider, to assess the risk of infection with the Zika virus and receive advice on mosquito bite avoidance measures. Although the WHO currently does not recommend any change to travel plans, some national authorities, on a precautionary basis, have recommended that pregnant women should consider avoiding travel to areas where Zika virus transmission is occurring. If travel is unavoidable, or they live in areas where the Zika virus is reported, they should take scrupulous insect bite avoidance measures. The IOC remains in close contact with the WHO to ensure that we have access to the most up-to-date information and guidance, from now through to Games time. At the same time, NOCs should consult with their national health authorities to get advice and guidance. We remain confident that there will be a safe environment for successful and enjoyable Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.” Prof.Dr.Uğur Erdener IOC Medical and Scientific Commission Chair Dr Richard Budgett IOC Medical and Scientific

WADA Partnership

The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has entered into a Partnership to Quality program with The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).  Mr. Tim Ricketts, Director, Standards and Harmonization, Mr. Stuart Kemp, Deputy Director, Standards and Harmonization and Ms. Natalie Mills International Federation Relations Manager visited the IWF’s Budapest office for a 2 day meeting on 3rd and 4th February 2016, the visit involved discussions on key points of the partnership, reviewing the practices of the IWF’s current anti-doping programs and defining possible areas of enhancement as well as identifying good practices that could be shared with other International Federations. Dr. Schamasch, IWF Anti-Doping Commission Chairman said that “the meeting was very fruitful and the IWF is delighted to strengthen the collaboration between the two

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:

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