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Chinese Weightlifting Team at the Oceania Institute in New Caledonia

The Chinese weightlifting team led by Mr ZHOU Jinqiang, Vice President of the Chinese Weightlifting Association trained in New Caledonia at the Oceania Institute. The team included Olympic and World Champions: Ms. CAO Lei - 2008 Olympic Gold Medallist in the 75kg category, DING Jianjun - 2009 World Champion in the 62kg category, and many other world class lifters. During their stay in New Caledonia, the lifters trained together with the Oceania Institute lifters. They had a great time, and enjoyed the benefits of such cultural

The 2012 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods is now available

Following approval by the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) Executive Committee on September 17, the 2012 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods is now available. Noteworthy changes to the List, which will come into force on January 1, 2012, include: Formoterol added as an exception to beta-2 agonists One of the most significant changes is the removal of formoterol from Section 3 ‘Beta-2 Agonists' of the List when taken by inhalation at therapeutic dosages. Taking into account recent research results and requests by members of the sports community, inhaled formoterol at therapeutic doses is no longer prohibited. The List prohibits the administration of all beta-2 agonists except salbutamol (maximum 1600 micrograms over 24 hours), salmeterol when taken by inhalation, and now formoterol (maximum 36 micrograms taken over 24 hours). The issue of beta-2 agonists will continue to be a focus of WADA's research activity in order to ensure that the administration of large doses or by systemic routes of these substances is prevented and prohibited, but that the appropriate care and treatment of asthmatic athletes is facilitated. In order to detect potential patterns of abuse, nicotine has been placed on WADA's 2012 Monitoring Program. For more information contact: [email protected] To consult the 2012 Prohibited List, the 2012 Monitoring Program, a summary of modifications on the 2012 List, and a Q&A on major changes, click

Swedish weightlifter Arvid Andersson passed away

The Swedish Weightlifting Federation has been informed with deep sorrow about the death of Mr. Arvid Andersson. He was one of the most celebrated weightlifters of Sweden and World Champion in 1946. The same year he was awarded the finest Medal of Honor a Swedish sportsman /-woman can get, the Svenska Dagbladets Bragdmedalj. Mr. Andersson was born 1919 in Västerrottna, moved to Kristinehamn where his weightlifting career took off. He participated in the Olympic Games two times, became European Champion three times and Nordic Champion six times. He was a member of the board of Swedish Weightlifting Federation from 1955-1957 and National coach for many years in the 1950s. The International Weightlifting Federation and the Swedish Weightlifting Federation expresses its deepest condolences to Mr. Arvid Andersson's

Russian President’s Cup

The first International Russian Federation President's Weightlifting Cup takes place on 16-18 December, 2011 in Belgorod, Russia. This is the first international competition, which resumes the traditions of Friendship Cup after 20 years. The European and International Weightlifting Federations met the initiative to conduct the Tournament with great enthusiasm. The Tournament is a qualifying event in individual classification for athletes for the Olympic Games 2012 in London. This fact enhances the status of the event at the international stage of the sport competitions.The Competitions will be held in team-individual form, in 5 weight categories:- men 94kg, 105kg, +105kg;- women 75kg, +75kg; The winners and medalists will be awarded with prize money and valuable prizes. The award ceremony for the best athletes of the Russian Federation President Cup in Weightlifting will take place on December 18, 2011 in Shepkin theatre, Belgorod. Dress-code of the ceremony: formal, elegant dress or costume for the women, dark suit for the men.Entries can be sent no later than 15 November, 2011 via e-mail: [email protected] and [email protected]

Technical visit before the 2011 IWF World Championships in Paris

Against the majestic backdrop of Paris Disneyland, the French Weightlifting Federation has welcomed the International Weightlifting Federation to Paris upon its final Technical visit prior to the World Senior Championships which will be held from 05 - 13 November 2011. Represented by Aniko Nemeth-Mora (IWF Director & Chief of Protocol), Attila Adamfi (Competition Director) and Lilla Rozgonyi (Communication Manager) IWF was received by Jean-Paul Bulgaridhes, French Weightlifting Federation President. The IWF delegation was also accompanied by Matthew Curtain, London 2012 Weightlifting Manager. The two day visit comprised of operational meetings detailing planned deliverables such as accommodation, catering, training hall, competition venue, programme of events, ceremonies, transport, accreditation and broadcast. 'As the main Olympic qualifying event for the London 2012 Olympic Games, it is imperative that a platform of excellence is provided to ensure the athletes are given every opportunity to perform at their best. To this end, the National Federations can be assured the French Weightlifting Federation is committed and focused on staging a memorable event' said Ms. Nemeth-Mora. For further information, the 2011 World Senior Championships website can be located via the following link: www.paris2011.com

Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships and African Senior Championships

This year's Commonwealth Senior, Junior and Youth Weightlifting Championships will be held in conjunction with the African Senior Championships in Cape Town, South Africa. The Weightlifting competition will be held from 10-15 October 2011 at the Good Hope Centre. This is the first time ever that the Commonwealth Championships will be held on the African continent and having the African Championships in conjunction with the event, will undoubtedly add more prestige to it. Already the Championships have received a vast number of entries. With the inclusion of the African entries, we may finish up having A and B sessions in quite a few categories. We understand that this will put more pressure on the Organising Committee in South Africa, however knowing the excellent capabilities of the South African organising officials we have no doubt it will conducted at world championships standard." - said Paul Coffa, General Secretary of Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation. For more information click