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Dr. Roy Sinclair father of the “Sinclair Bodyweight Formula” passed away

On March 19, 2015, Roy Sinclair passed away at the age of 85 years. Roy will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Lori (Bruce); granddaughter, Jenna; sister, Barbara; and his special friend, June. Roy had a grand thirst for knowledge, earning his PhD in Mathematics at MIT. He then shared that knowledge as a Mathematics Professor at the University of Alberta. Dr. Roy Sinclair made a significant contribution to the International Weightlifting Federation with his "Sinclair Bodyweight Formula", which is used world-wide. Roy was also inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame for his many contributions to the sport of weightlifting. A Funeral Service in memory of Roy will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home, 10011-114 Street, Edmonton. Memorial donations may be made to Parkinson Alberta Society, 11748 Kingsway NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 0X5 or to the Cross Cancer Institute, 11560 University Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1Z2. To send condolences, please visit: www.connelly-mckinley.com. The International Weightlifting Federation presents its condolences to Dr. Roy Sinclair’s Family! Source: Edmonton

Technical Visit preparing the IWF Junior World Championships Wroclaw, Poland

The IWF proceeded to its first Technical Visit in preparation for the IWF Junior World Championships Wroclaw, Poland. Szymon Kolecki, PZPC President and his colleagues welcomed Attila Adamfi, IWF Director General and Lilla Rozgonyi, IWF Communication and Marketing Director. Topics of discussion were as follows: The Accommodation of the Teams will be at the ORBIS Wroclaw Hotel just as it was the case for the 2013 IWF World Championships The competition venue will be the Hala Sportowo-Widowiskowa "Orbita" Besides accommodation, and venue specific matters, the same experienced team from PZPC will welcome the participants. During the Technical Visit, the city of Wierzbno, hometown of PZPC President Szymon Kolecki inaugurated a sporting hall and named it after him. The IWF is happy to return to Wroclaw after the huge success of the past competition. PZPC will celebrate its 90th Anniversary in June this year, taking the opportunity of the World Championships to celebrate its

Milen Dobrev, Olympic Champion passed away

The Weightlifting Family was very saddened to learn about the tragic death of Milen Dobrev. World Champion in 2003 and Olympic Champion in 2004, Milen Dobrev died at the age of 35 from a heart attack on 21 March. The IWF offers its deep condolences to his family and the Bulgarian Weightlifting

Marcus Stephen appointed Member of the ANOC International Relations Commission

Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) President in consultation with the ANOC Vice Presidents, decided on 13th of March 2015 to appoint Marcus Stephen, OWF President and Nauru NOC President as a Member of the ANOC International Relations Commission. The appointment is for 2015 and the ANOC is planning the first Commission/Working Group meetings later this spring after consultation with the Chair of each Commission. Congratulations to Marcus

PUBLIC DISCLOSURE

The IWF reports that sample A of Mr. Filev Ivaylo, Mr. Nazif Ferdi, Ms. Maneva Milka, Mr. Urumov Vladimir, Mr. Muradov Asen, Mr. Markov Ivan, Mr. Enev Stoyan, Mr. Minchev Dian, Mr. Demirev Demir, Ms. Nguen Nadezhda – Mey, Ms. Ivanova Maya BUL has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for stanozolol. As a consequence, the athletes are provisionally suspended in view of a potential anti-doping rule violation. In any case where it is determined – after a B sample analysis, a hearing or an appeal – 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 cases until they are

Second Technical Visit in preparation of Rio 2016

The IWF concluded its second Technical Visit in preparation of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. The main topic of discussions was Sport Equipment supplied by ZKC as well as the different reports presented by the functional areas delivering during Games time. Rio 2016 Weightlifting Sport Manager Pedro Meloni met Attila Adamfi, Director General and Eva Moska, Development and Education