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Social Responsibility project by the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Weightlifting Federation

Earlier this year the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Weightlifting Federation (TTOWF) put forward a proposal to the Youth Corrections Service. The idea was to provide a rigorous program of weightlifting to those who were among the most underprivileged in society. The aim is to create a regime of training and study that will lead to vocational qualifications for anyone who partakes and completes the course. The Federation believes that these partnerships can make a significant contribution to society. The young male participants will have, in a relatively short space of time, acquired skills and experience making them more suitable as potential employees in the sport of weightlifting and fitness industry. TTOWF had set up a training program with one of the instructors to oversee the curriculum that they had implement at the Youth Training Centre. TTOWF President, Laura Denise Ramsay-Overall and TTOWF General Secretary, Laurence C. Carbon were the coaches during this training day at the Youth Training Centre. They introduced weightlifting for the participants through different specific tasks, for example loading the barbell according to the given totals, who can hold an overhead squat for the longest. At the end of the day all men taking part in this program were satisfied and valued this project. The next part will be early next year to follow up on their progress. TTOWF wants to thank the contribution of funding, equipment to the International Weightlifting

Coaching and Training Seminar organized by the Norwegian Weightlifting Federation

The Norwegian Weightlifting Federation (NWF) recently organized a Coaching and Training Seminar in the framework of the IWF Development Program. The organizers invited Dr. Ingo Sandau from the Institute for Applied Training Science in Leipzig, Germany who held a 3-days course in Trondheim for the club coaches of Norway. The lecturer talked about topics such as strength abilities, long-term athlete development, performance components, etc. The theoretical lessons were followed by practical sessions and the participants’ unanimously agreed that the seminar was a great success. NWF has received support from the IWF through its Development Program for many years and is pleased with the opportunity provided by the IWF through support for all Member Federations to develop

Buenos Aires 2018 – 1 Year To Go

The Youth Olympic Games (YOG) is positioned as a global event for the world's best young elite athletes. The YOG are a core element in the development of future generations of top-level athletes. Extensive plans have been revealed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), that will make the YOG even more impactful, effective and relevant for elite young athletes, and for the cities and nations that host them. More athletes competing will result in a higher level of competition without increasing costs for the host city or the size of the Youth Olympic Village. While the details are kept under wraps, Buenos Aires 2018 also revealed its plans to host an Opening Ceremony that will take place for the first time in an urban setting – near the famous Obelisk, one of the city’s landmarks. Access will be open and free to an anticipated very large attendance. To read the full article please visit this page. Be part of the #1YEARTOGO Event, which will take place today at 3pm (ARG Time). For more information visit the official website of the Youth Olympic Games or visit the following site to read the latest news.

WADA Publishes 2018 List of prohibited substances and methods

Montreal, 29 September 2017 – Today, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) publishes the 2018 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List); along with, the 2018 Summary of Major Modifications and Explanatory Notes. The List, which was approved by WADA’s Executive Committee on 24 September 2017, comes into force on 1 January 2018. The List, which is one of five International Standards that are mandatory for all Signatories of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code), designates what substances and methods are prohibited both in- and out-of-competition; and, which substances are banned in particular sports. “WADA is pleased to publish the 2018 Prohibited List,” said WADA President, Sir Craig Reedie. “Updated annually, the List is released three months ahead of taking effect so that all stakeholders -- in particular athletes and their entourage -- have sufficient time to familiarize themselves with the document and its modifications,” Reedie continued. “It is vital that all athletes and entourage take the necessary time to consult the List; and that, they contact their respective anti-doping organizations (ADOs) if they have any doubts as to the status of a substance or method.” “Annually, the Prohibited List review involves a very extensive stakeholder consultation process over the course of nine months,” said Director General, Olivier Niggli. “In reviewing the List, experts examine such sources as: scientific and medical research; trends; and, intelligence gathered from law enforcement and pharmaceutical companies in order to stay ahead of those that endeavor to cheat the system,” Niggli continued. The List’s annual revision process is led by WADA, beginning with an initial meeting in January and concluding with the publication of the List by 1 October. This is an extensive nine-month consultation process that includes WADA’s List Expert Group gathering information; circulating a draft List amongst stakeholders; taking their submissions into consideration and revising the draft; followed by, review by the Agency’s Health, Medical and Research (HMR) Committee. The HMR Committee then makes its recommendation to WADA’s Executive Committee that approves the List during its September meeting. For a substance or method to be added to the List, it must be determined that it meets two of the following three criteria: 1. it has the potential to enhance or enhances sport performance; 2. it represents an actual or potential health risk to the athletes; or, 3. it violates the spirit of sport. 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 may be accommodated if they meet the criteria outlined in the International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions (ISTUE). The TUE process has overwhelming acceptance from athletes, physicians and anti-doping stakeholders worldwide. To view the changes made in the 2018 Prohibited List as compared to the 2017 version, please see the 2018 Summary of Major Modifications and Explanatory Notes. Languages and Formats The 2018 Prohibited List, the Summary of Modifications, and the 2018 Monitoring Program are available for download on WADA’s website in English and French. Spanish will follow shortly. Stakeholders wishing to translate the List into other languages are kindly asked to signal their interest at [email protected], by 27 October. If interested, WADA would provide the necessary files; and, once the translation is finalized, would make the List available on the Agency’s website. The List’s mobile-friendly digital edition will go live 1 January 2018. Source: Maggie Durand WADA Coordinator, Media Relations and

Educational Seminar combined with competitions in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Between 15 and 17 September 2017 an Educational Seminar was organized by the Weightlifting Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina within the framework of IWF Development Program. Mr. Nedim Masic, General Secretary opened the 3-days course and after the opening several lectures took place. Experts from the neighboring countries such as Mr. Maged Salama and Mr. Milan Mihajlovic were invited. The afternoon lessons were followed by round table discussions, whereon the leaders of the countries - River Sava flows through - have founded the Weightlifting Confederation of River Sava. In the future they will hold regularly the Sava Junior and Master Cup in order to develop weightlifting in the region. In connection with the seminar the Open Bosnia and 1st River Sava Cup International Tournaments were held. Athletes from 5 countries (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, Serbia, Slovenia and Turkey) competed and the final results were calculated according to the Sinclair points. The national team of Serbia won the first place at the Open Bosnia Tournament while the national team of Bosnia and Herzegovina won the first place at the River Sava Cup. Totally 84 participants from 6 countries attended at the whole event. The atmosphere was excellent and the lectures were very interesting and useful. IWF is looking forward for the next edition of this event, hopefully with more countries to join in the

Weightlifting Fiji’s Coach off to USA

Weightlifting Fiji's Strength and Conditioning (S&C) Coach Henry Elder Jnr is heading to the University of Delaware, Newark, USA to attend the International Coaching Enrichment Certificate Program (ICECP). Henry was awarded the above scholarship earlier this year by the US Olympic Committee and the University of Delaware in conjunction with FASANOC. The mission of the ICECP is to provide national level coaches and those responsible for the development of the sport national coaching structures in their countries with a practical program orientated towards developing proficiency in the areas of sport sciences, talent identification, athlete development, coaching education, coaching management, grass roots sport development and ethical aspects of coaching at all levels of competition and  across multiple sports. Henry is an integral member of Fiji's coaching team as one of the coaches for the 2016 Oceania Championships and Olympic Qualifying tournament and again at the recent Commonwealth and Oceania Championships in Gold Coast where Weightlifting Fiji produced their best ever results at an international meet. Henry has extensive experience and exposure to a wide range of sports. He started his sporting career in athletics ans was Fiji's S&C coach at the 2007 Rugby World Cup. He coached Eroni Tuivanuavou to smash  the Fiji national Long Jump record at the 2003 South Pacific Games. Henry's project for the scholarship is to design software that monitors athlete training and tracking system. This is specific to weightlifting but can be customized for other sports. Henry will be based in University Delaware and the U.S. Olympic Training Centre in Colorado Springs for his first 3 modules. His final modul in April 2018 will be at the IOC Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland. Weightlifting Fiji's President, Atma Maharaj said, "We're very pleased to hear that Henry's application for ICECP was accepted. We are a firm believer in capacity building. I believe Henry and Weightlifting Fiji will gain a lot from this training." Mr. Elder, is the third candidate from Weightlifting Fiji to be awarded the scholarship over the past few years. Peni Kaloukocei and Della Shaw have successfully completed this course. Weightlifting Fiji is thankful to the FASANOC, ONOC, USOC, IOC, Olympic Solidarity and University of Delaware for this opportunity. As generally, all Olympic Solidarity projects are reviewed by the IWF. Source: Fiji TV