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Norwegian Weightlifting Federation Elections

The Norwegian Weightlifting Federation held its elections on 17 March 2013. The elected officials are as follows: President: Per Mattingsdal General Secretary: Arne H. Pedersen Vice President: Tryggve Duun Executive Board Members: Ove Varlid, Janne Grostad, Camilla Carlsen Deputy Board Members: Johan Thonerud, Gunnar Knudsen

Deadline Reminder: 2013 IWF Youth World Championships – YOG Qualification

The deadline for the Final Entry Forms for the 2013 IWF Youth World Championships – YOG Qualification Tashkent, Uzbekistan expires today. We invite all National Federations to send their Final Entry Forms promptly to the Uzbekistan Weightlifting Federation ([email protected]) and to the IWF

WARNING: HEALTH RISK OF SUPPLEMENT

It has come to WADA’s attention that the black market substance GW501516 is being sold to and used by some athletes. The side effect of this chemical compound is so serious that WADA is taking the rare step of warning “cheats” to ensure that there is complete awareness of the possible health risks to athletes who succumb to the temptation of using GW501516 for performance enhancement. GW501516 was a developmental drug that was withdrawn from research by the pharmaceutical company and terminated when serious toxicities were discovered in pre-clinical studies. Clinical approval has not, and will not be given for this substance. However, GW501516 has been available for some months on the black market, through the Internet and elsewhere. Anti-Doping authorities have already seen its use by athletes, as there are a number of positive cases. Source:

WFA Elections

Khaled Mhalhel was unanimously re-elected as President of the Weightlifting Federation of Africa and Manareddin Eshelli was unanimously re-elected as General Secretary by open vote. Vice-Presidents: Boukar Tikire (CMR) Dr. Mahmoud Shoukry (EGY) Ahmed Chahnaoui (MAR) Chimdi Ejiogu (NGR) Sami Boussarsar (TUN) Executive Board Members: Fekir Hasni (ALG) Pius Ochieng (KEN) Robert Rose (SEY) Kevin Du Plooy (RSA) Salim Musoke (UGA) Technical Committee Mahmoud Mahgoub (EGY) John Ogolla (KEN) Horst Sayler (SWZ) Coaching and Research Committee Mrs. Margueritte Mandou (CMR) Aveenash Pandoo (RSA) Lanny Kimbowa (UGA) Medical Committee Dr. Abdurrazag Shakshuki (LBA) Dr. Kelechi Nwosu (NGR) Dr. Khadija Jelliti

IWF Announcement

The deadline for the submission of candidatures to the IWF Elections is now over. A large number of candidatures were received, thanks to all Members who proposed candidates. In the forthcoming days, an eligibility check has to be followed for the validation of the candidatures. We expect to publish the verified list of candidates by 27th March 2013. All candidates will be informed accordingly. In accordance with the IWF Constitution, the Member Federations will receive the Handbook of Candidates prior to the IWF Congress in Moscow,

DPRK representatives met IWF President

On 18 March a delegation from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea paid a visit to Budapest for a meeting with the IWF President Dr. Tamas Ajan. Mr. Son Kwang Ho, DPR Korea Olympic Committee Vice-President and Vice Minister of the Ministry of Sports and Mr. Ri Song Guk, Executive Director of the DPR Korea Weightlifting Association had fruitful discussions with the IWF President about major sport political issues. The main topics were the IWF Calendar Events, the upcoming Congresses and the events of the Asian Weightlifting Federation in 2013. Due to the fantastic results of the weightlifters from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea who won 3 Gold Medals and 1 Bronze at the London 2012 Olympic Games, the sport gained in popularity and receives great support to enhance its development in the country. On 10-16 September 2013, DPR Korea Weightlifting Association will organize the Asian Junior and Senior Cup & Interclub Championships in the city of Pyongyang. The IWF will give full support for the Federation in order to deliver a successful event. The country will host an international sport competition for the first time and the government as well as the sport authorities are doing their utmost to provide excellent conditions and hold the championships respecting the IWF Rules and