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AWF Education Seminar in Doha

Under the framework of the IWF Development Program, the Asian Weightlifting Federation held an education seminar for the participants of the Asian Arab Youth-Junior Championships in Doha. More than 60 representatives from member federations in the lectures given by Dr. Patrick Schamasch, IWF Anti-Doping Commission Chairman and Reiko Kato Chinen, AWF Technical Committee Chairperson. Dr. Schamasch gave comprehensive information on the fight against doping, on targeted and intelligence testing as well as on major changes in the IWF Anti-Doping Policy – effective since 1st January 2015. Besides the danger of taking food supplements and possibilities of food contamination, Dr. Schamasch explained the criteria of selection for Anti-Doping Agencies as well as key factors of the IWF strategy with special focus on education and prevention. Reiko Kato Chinen gave updated information about the changes and rule modifications in the IWF Technical and Competition Rules as well as about specifications regarding the uniform, bandages etc. Technical Officials present had the chance to clarify crucial questions related to applicable

AWF Electoral Congress – Friendship and unity

The Asian Weightlifting Federation held its Electoral Congress Today in Doha Qatar. During the Congress, the following officials were elected: President: Mohamed Yousef Al-Mana (QAT) by acclamation General Secretary: Mohammed Jaloud (IRQ) by acclamation 1st Vice President: Mrs. Boosaba Yodbangtoey (THA) Vice Presidents: Makhmudov Shakhrillo (UZB), Qian Guangjian (CHN), Al Jishi Salman (KSA), Choi Sung-Yong (KOR), Abdullah Jarmal (YEM), Kairat Turlykhanov (KAZ) Executive Board Members: Ahmad Mohyuddin (BAN), Alhammadi Faisal (UAE), Altami Huzam (KUW), Baishya Birendra Prasad (IND), Mrs. Reiko Kato Chinen (JPN), Hafiz Imran Butt (PAK), Sony Kasiran (INA), Mheisen Ibrahim (JOR), Mynt Swe (MYA), Reza Zadeh Hossein (IRI) AWF Technical Committee Members: Hasanin Alchikh (SYR), Alawadhi Jassim (UAE), Yang Binsheng (CHN), Yahya Ali (BRN), Limsuknirun Niwat (THA), Kahingala Purna (SRI), Omurzhan Moldodosov (KGZ), Mustafa Salih Mahdi (IRQ), Pang Siew Huat (MAS), Sengupta Partha (NEP) AWF Coaching and Research Committee Members: Rashid Matkarimov (UZB), Lee Han-Kyung (KOR), Mohammed Ahmed Simsim (KSA), Mostafa Hekmatpour (IRI), Jon Chol Ho (PRK), Ms. Kato Tomoko (JPN), Udomkitpanya Chairat (THA), Ms. Wu Chi Tsen (TPE), Agran Abdul Kadir (YEM), Mohammad Azam Kohi (AFG) AWF Medical Committee Members: Ms. Ip Wing Yuk (HKG), Kim Yu Mi (PRK), Nakajima Kohei (JPN), Sribunditkul Siripoj (THA), Ms. Tchobanian Seza (LIB), Pour Kazemi (IRI) AWF President Mohamed Yousef Al-Mana said: “The guidance and presence of the IWF President Dr. Tamas Ajan was very important for us. He gave prestige for the event and reinforced the unity of Asia.” The newly elected AWF Executive Board had its first meeting on the same day and will start its work aiming to further develop weightlifting on the Asian continent. The AWF Executive Board appointed Mrs. Reiko Kato Chinen (JPN) as Chairman of the Technical Committee, Makhmudov Shakhrillo (UZB) as Chairman Coaching and Research Committee and Ms. Seza Tchobanian (LIB) as Chairman of the Medical Committee. The following appointments were also made: Al Jishi Salman (KSA) Chairman of the Media and Communication Commission, Mrs. Yuriko Koike (JPN) Chairman of the Women Commission, Reza Zadeh Hossein (IRI) Chairman of the Athletes Commission, Haroutun Tchobanian (LIB) Chairman of the Master Commission, Choi Sung-Yong (KOR) Chairman of the Development

First meeting of the year for the AWF Executive Board

The AWF Executive Board started its meeting in Doha with the opening speech of Mohamed Yousef Al-Mana, AWF President. The Organizing Committee of the 2014 Asian Arab Youth-Junior Weightlifting Championships made a report regarding the competition held in conjunction with the Executive Board Meeting while the 4 years report of the AWF was also presented to the Members. The following proposals were accepted by the Board, and unanimously approved by the AWF Congress: The headquarters office of the Asian Weightlifting Federation shall be in Doha, QAT and all communication shall be through the headquarters office. The AWF shall separate all financial aspects from the executive functions of the AWF General Secretary with regards to AWF procedures or financial matters. The AWF shall appoint a neutral auditing company with an accountant to handle all financial aspects. The expenses of the AWF headquarters and staff will be covered by the Qatar weightlifting Federation. In order to harmonize the AWF Constitution with the IWF Constitution and eliminate possible discrepancies, the Executive Board discussed the different points for the Modification of the Constitution. All were approved by the AWF Congress. Dr. Tamas Ajan, IWF President said: “In the past 17 years, the country completely changed and its approach to sport became global. Qatar organizes World cups, championships, and is investing in the development of sport. Asia is a united continent and I wish to thank the kind hospitality of the Qatar Weightlifting Federation, and Qatar Olympic Committee during this event.” The AWF Elections will be held

IWF NEW Anti-Doping Policy is effective as of the 1st January 2015!

The IWF wishes to remind the weightlifting family that the New Anti-Doping Policy become effective from the 1st January 2015. Along with the 2015 World Anti-Doping Code it will help the IWF Anti-Doping Commission to conduct an even smarter testing program and to promote and coordinate the fight against doping in all its form. The IWF would like to thank every stakeholder for their ongoing partnership in the pursuit of clean sport which is about to continue in 2015 on a new

From 2014 to 2015 with the Asian Arab Junior-Youth Championships

The last event of the year 2014 is at the same time the first event of 2015. Ending and starting the year lifting weights is surely fun for all participants of the ongoing Asian Arab Junior-Youth Weightlifting Championships. Altogether 180 athletes from 23 countries came to compete at the Championships held in Doha, Qatar. The very successful competition is hosted by the Qatar Weightlifting Federation in conjunction with the Elections of the Asian Weightlifting Federation to be held on 6 January 2015. The competition is staged in an outstanding facility being the Marriott Hotel. With 2 more days to go, countries such as Algeria, China, Egypt, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates etc. already stood on the first place of the

Course for Referees and Coaches in Jordan

The West Asian Weightlifting Federation concluded an international course for Referees and Coaches in the West Asian zone. The Course was held in Jordan at the Amman Sadeen Hotel on 8-12 December 2014. 40 Coaches and Referees participated in the course giving a comprehensive knowledge regarding physiology, nutritional supplements, Anti-Doping, legal aspects