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Seven new medal events at Gold Coast 2018 deliver world-first level playing field for women

For the first time ever in the history of a major multi-sport Games, there will be an equal number of medal events for men and women, as seven additional women’s events and categories across Weightlifting, Boxing and Cycling are confirmed on to the sports programme for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. The major announcement – made by GC2018 Chairman Peter Beattie AC at the Commonwealth Games Federation’s Sports Summit in front of sporting leaders from 71 nations and territories of the Commonwealth - ensures that the next edition of the Games will have a 50/50 split of medal moments for men and women; a sporting first in the history of a major Games. Louise Martin CBE, Commonwealth Games Federation President said: "This is a significant step towards the realisation of the Commonwealth Games Federation’s vision for gender equality. Today’s announcement strengthens our long-standing relationship with IWF’s leadership as we work in close partnership to move the dial for gender equality within sport." Dr. Tamas Ajan, IWF Presdient said: "The IWF always had an innovative leadership embracing gender equality. Weightlifting has been a pioneer in the recognition of women in sport by providing equal opportunities for both genders. The constitution recognized women weightlifting at its 1983 Congress while the Olympic Games included women events to the program of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. Following the recent IWF Executive Board decision introducing the 8th bodyweight category and in line with the CGF "Transformation 2022" it is with pride that hand in hand we will be able to stage a gender equal competition the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games." Read the full PRESS

WADA 2017 Prohibited List published

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) published the 2017 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods; along with, the 2017 Summary of Major Modifications and Explanatory Notes. The List - which designates what substances and methods are prohibited both in- and out-of-competition, and which substances are banned in particular sports - was approved by the Executive Committee on 21 September and comes into force on 1 January 2017. It should be noted that, for athletes who have a legitimate medical reason for using a prohibited substance or method that is on the List, they can be accommodated via the International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions (ISTUE), which has overwhelming acceptance from athletes, physicians and anti-doping stakeholders worldwide. As has been the case in past years, the List will be made available as an iPhone app and on other mobile devices effective 1 January

Kosovo Weightlifting Federation Electoral Congress

On October 1st 2016 Kosova Weightlifting Federation held its Electoral Congress. The Elections were held at the House of Sport in Prishtina under the supervision of Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports where 18 delegates from the four regions of Kosovo where present. The newly Executive Board consists of: Mr. Ali Sekiraça, President Mr. Astrit Hasani, General Secretary-treasurer Mr. Arian Zogu, member Mr. Yll Boshnjaku, member Mr. Fazli Obrazhda, member According to the KWF constitution the President with the approval of the Executive Board in the next meeting will appoint two (2) Board Members. The electoral congress also elected Mr. Pashk Paluca as Chairman of Technical Committee and Ms. Diana Haxhiu Budima as Chairman of Medical Committee. In addition, Ms. Agnesa Maxharri, Ms. Blerta Sopa and Ms. Samire Sadiku where elected as members of Supervisory Council. Congratulations to all elected

IWF Vice President attended the Commonwealth Sport Summit and CGF General Assembly

IWF Vice President Sam Coffa dines with Commonwealth Games Vice Patron HRH Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex (middle) and other delegates at the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Regional Vice Presidents and Guests dinner during the first inaugural Commonwealth Sport Summit and CGF General Assembly hosted in Edmonton, Canada. Ms Louise Martin, CGF President is also in attendance (seated, far right). Sam Coffa is a member of the CGF Executive Board and also Deputy Chair of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee and President of the Australian Commonwealth Games

PUBLIC DISCLOSURE

The IWF reports that as a consequence of the IOC’s reanalyses of samples from the 2012 London Olympic Games, the sample of the following Athlete has returned with an Adverse Analytical Finding: VARDANYAN Norik (ARM) – Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone (S1.1 Anabolic Agents) In line with the relevant rules and regulations, the IWF imposed mandatory provisional suspensions upon the Athlete, who remain provisionally suspended in view of potential anti-doping rule violations until his case is closed. Following the IOC’s decision, the IWF will be in a position to take over the results management of the case. Should it be determined that no anti-doping violation was committed, the relevant decision shall also be published. The IWF will not make any further comments on the case until it is closed. Amended on

Croatian Weightlifting Federation Elections

The Croatian Weightlifting Federation held its Elections on 30 September 2016 in the city of Osijek. Delegates unanimously reelected Damijan Krklec as President and also elected the Executive Board and Committee members. The newly elected Executive Board unanimously reappointed Jaksa Ivanisevic as General Secretary. Amar Music, 85kg lifter as well as his coach representing Croatia at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games also received appreciation. The IWF was represented by Attila Adamfi, IWF Director General underlining the importance of the cooperation between the two organizations. Congratulations to all elected