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Dr. Ajan Tamas offered his condolence at the grave of Nikolai Parkhomenko

The Russian Olympic Committee organized an International Forum that took place in the city of Moscow, Russia from the 28th of July until the 1st of August which gave place to the introduction of Alexander Zhukov as the new President of the Russian Olympic Committee. More than 1000 guests attended this International Event, with the involvement of 8 International Sports Federations represented by their respective Presidents. FISU President George E. Killian, and John Fahey as WADA President were also present at the Forum. IWF President Dr. Tamás Aján was a special guest invited to the International Forum and he initiated talks with the participating Federation, Commitee and Agency Presidents. During the framework of the Forum, Dr. Tamás Aján met Dmitrij Medvedev, President of the Russian Republic, and had a detailed and interesting discussion about the development of Weightlifting in Russia. In the course of his Russian visit, Dr. Tamás Aján pursued conclusive talks with Sergei Syrtsov President of Russian Weightlifting Federation, Alexander Gerasimenko Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the RWF, Abubekir Ozrokov President of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic's Weightlifting Federation and Maxim Agapitov Vice President of the RWF. During his visit, Dr. Tamás Aján together with Yuri Sandalov, Member of the Executive Board of EWF, offered his condolence at the grave of the defunct Nikolai Parkhomenko, IWF Vice-president, deceased in July 2009.  

Become a collaborator of LOCOG

London 2012 is seeking to recruit a Weightlifting Technical Operation Manager for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Those interested in the position can go to https://locogrecruitment.london2012.com/jobs/main?cmd=reqDisplayJobDetails&jobId=965 for further

Glasgow 2014, XXth Commonwealth Games

The Scottish Exhibition Conference Center (SECC) will be one of the largest venue of the XXth Commonwealth Games. One of its halls, the famous Clyde Auditorium will welcome Weightlifting competition. During his formal call at Glasgow, IWF Competition Director Mr. Attila Ádámfi met Mr. Greg Warnecke Head of Sports in the Organising Commitee of Glasgow 2014. The discussions were about how to transform the internal set-up and design of the theatre to make it appropriate to host the event. Talks are in good progress and the Organising Commitee anticipates well in advance all the possible issues before configuring the space. In point of spectator capacity, it can receive 3000 persons. Weightlifting's special requirements receive maximum focus in accommodating the iconig building to the sport's

Weightlifting to enjoy privileged conditions at London 2012

The ExCel venue will host the Weightlifting competition besides six other sports: Boxing, Fencing, Judo, Table Tennis, Taekwondo and Wrestling. At the time of former visits by the IWF Technical Delegates, the new facilities were not entirely completed. Nevertheless, at 2 Years To Go until the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, the Exhibition Hall is now taking shape as a sign of solid progress. IWF President Dr. Tamás Aján said: „We would like to compliment London 2012 on the progress that has been made in terms of organisation and constructions. Despite the still existing financial difficulties, the infrastructure needed and the venues for the Olympic Games are planned to be ready next summer while respecting time and budget constraints." In addition to discussion partner Ms. Debbie Jevans, Director of Sport, Mr. David Luckes, Head of Sport Competition and Mr. Matthew Curtain, Weightlifting & Paralympic Powerlifting Manager, Mr. Paul Deighton, Chief Executive Officer of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) also greeted the IWF representatives before the beginning of the discussions. During the negociations numerous topics were discussed, however the highest degree improvement is related to the venue update and the detailed layout. London City Airport is adjacent to ExCeL London, and an adequate rail network provides transfer from Royal Victoria Dock Lands to the city center. The Olympic Village is 10kms away. The Olympic Weightlifting Hall is accomodated to receive about 6000 spectators. Most of the facilities as well as the training areas will be incorporated in the venue, which is splendid information for the athletes. 50 platforms will be provided for the training. A test event for London 2012 Olympic Games is planned to take place on the 11th of December 2011. International Technical Officials will have their quarters nearby the venue and that will considerably facilitate their activity. With the words of Mr. Attila Ádámfi Competition Director: „We are grateful that the London 2012 Organizing Commitee ensures such significant conditions for Weightlifting sport, athletes, and ITOs. This represents a remarkable success for both hosts and participants."

2010 JWC – Sample analyses indicates 1 positive case

From the 243 athlete participating at the 2010 Junior World Championships held in Sofia, Bulgaria 88 weightlifters were subjected to doping control. All samples were analyzed at the WADA Accredited Cologne Laboratory and only one sample returned with positive result.

New website for the MWA

We are pleased to inform you that the Malta Weightlifting Association has now created a new website. All relevant information can be found at the following adress http://www.maltaweightlifting.com