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Gold Coast 2018, Press clippings

Selection of articles regarding the Commonwealth Games 2018, from all around the world. Weightlifting Wrap: Maude Charron golden in record-breaking performance http://www.cbc.ca Incredible day for Gareth Evans, celebration with Ray Williams https://www.facebook.com Boon's record-breaking day http://www.olympic.org.nz Transgender Weightlifter Out After Gruesome Elbow Injury http://midco.net All you need to know about Deepak Lather, India’s 18-year-old weightlifting medallist https://scroll.in Commonwealth Games 2018: Tasmania’s Kaity Fassina wins Games silver on day five http://www.gippslandtimes.com.au Samoan 17-year-old wins weightlifting gold after Kiwi Laurel Hubbard's withdrawal https://www.tvnz.co.nz Commonwealth Games 2018, Day 5: India jumps to third spot on medals tally http://zeenews.india.com 'Fittest woman on earth' wins gold medal after family tragedy https://www.f3nws.com   Follow IWF: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube

Aleksandr Nikolaevich Kurlovich suddenly passed away

Aleksandr Nikolaevich Kurlovich suddenly passed away on the 6th of April, Friday in Grodno where he was born. [caption id="attachment_21828" align="alignleft" width="237"] Alexandr Kurlovich, 260 kg (573 lb) lift[/caption] He had outstanding results in weightlifting and reached success in Sports Diplomacy as well. Two times Olympic Champion (1988 and 1992) four times World Champion (1987,1989,1991,1994), two times European Champion (1989,1990) and World Record holder twelve times, he was one of those few athletes being able to register such incredible achievements. He finished his sports career at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta 5th under the Belarus flag. His best results are 215kg in the Snatch, 260kg in the Clean and Jerk and 472,5kg in the Total. Aleksandr Kurlovich – born on 28 July in 1961, Grodno –  was the Director of the Representative Office of the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Belarus in Grodno Province.  He was also a Member of the Executive Committee of the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Belarus and deputy Chairman of the Belarusian Weightlifting Union; Vice-President of the European Weightlifting Federation and Member of the IWF Technical Committee. For his outstanding results, he entered the IWF Weightlifting Hall of Fame in 2006. IWF sends the most heartfelt condolences to the Belorusian Weightlifting Union, his family and

Ireland Weightlifting Club Coach Course

In March, Weightlifting Ireland hosted a Club Coach Course with the assistance of the IWF in Dublin, Ireland. This is the third year that this program is in operation with 15 additional coaches working within the IWF coaching framework in Ireland.  All coaches found this course of great benefit and welcomed the opportunity to revisit technique training and new practices adopted by the IWF. The course was lectured by Mr Aveenash Pandoo, an IWF Coaching and Research Committee Member.  Furthermore, Ms Rachel Maguire, Sports Ireland Anti-Doping Education Officer also presented on Anti-Doping protocols and the education programs available in Ireland. The IWF is looking forward to seeing Weightlifting Ireland progressing to the next level of the coaching

Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation Electoral Congress

The Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation Electoral Congress was held on the 4th of April at Gold Coast 2018. 38 voting countries took part in the election of the CWF. The IWF was represented by Tamas Ajan, President and Mohammad Jalood, General Secretary. Dato Poh Eng Ong, President and Paul Coffa, General Secretary were reelected, respectively, for another term. Vice Presidents: Jesmond Caruana, MLT Garry Marshall, NZL Shri Birendra Prasad Baishya, IND Kevin du Plooy, RSA Tom Liaw, SGP Sir John Dawanincura, PNG Executive Board Members: Ben Nunoo Mensah, GHA John Ogolla, KEN Robert Rose, SEY Andrew Callender, BAR Philip Maunder, AUS Della Shaw-Elder, FIJ Michael Irani, GBR Ibrahim Bangura, SLE Congratulation to all elected

Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation Electoral Congress

The Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation Electoral Congress was held on the 4th of April at Gold Coast 2018. 38 voting countries took part in the election of the CWF. The IWF was represented by Tamas Ajan, President and Mohammad Jalood, General Secretary. Dato Poh Eng Ong, President and Paul Coffa, General Secretary were reelected, respectively, for another term. Vice Presidents: Jesmond Caruana, MLT Garry Marshall, NZL Shri Birendra Prasad Baishya, IND Kevin du Plooy, RSA Tom Liaw, SGP Sir John Dawanincura, PNG Executive Board Members: Ben Nunoo Mensah, GHA John Ogolla, KEN Robert Rose, SEY Andrew Callender, BAR Philip Maunder, AUS Della Shaw-Elder, FIJ Michael Irani, GBR Ibrahim Bangura, SLE Congratulation to all elected

XXI Commonwealth Games began; here’s how to watch online!

After a colourful Opening Ceremony, Prince Charles declared the XXI Commonwealth Games open. The competition takes place at the Gold Coast, Australia, between 4-15 April. The ceremony was almost washed away by heavy rain, but the mood has been lifted once David Katoatau - famous for his victory dances - carried the Kiribati flag without a shirt, following the Pacific traditions of celebrating. 71 nations will be participating with over 6,600 athletes,  competing for 275 gold medals in 19 sports, over 11 days. There are various ways to watch the Games live. The Australian Seven network broadcasts exclusively on its three channels on TV. Alternatively, you can download their mobile phone app or visit the website version. Watch Live Weightlifting has commenced on Day 1: you may follow the results