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Tokyo 2020 first Qualification period is over

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games first Qualification period was over on 30 April 2019, and all results are now published in the Qualification database. All together 15 Qualification Events were organised spread on all Continents, between 1 November 2018 and 30 April 2019: - 5 Gold level, - 8 Silver level, - 2 Bronze level. 2148 results achieved by 1319 athletes (703 men and 616 women) from 120 countries are included in the Qualification database. To provide more information, the data presentation has been enhanced: the points considered for the ranking (best results from each period and next best result) are highlighted in green. According to the Tokyo 2020 Qualification System, nations with clean doping history will have more quota possibilities. In order to provide full transparency and to assist in the planning, the list of countries with 10 or more Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRV) between the start date of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games period and the end of the Tokyo 2020 qualification period is also published. Please note that the list always includes the date of production as it will be updated

Issue 147 of WORLD WEIGHTLIFTING is available online!

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Visit at KMG International by IWF President

Dr Tamas Ajan IWF President paid a visit to the headquarters of KMG International in Bucharest Romania last week upon the invitation of the CEO of the company, Zhanat Tussupbekov who also holds the titles of IWF Vice President, and Marketing Commission Chairman. A detailed presentation was held about the activities of the company, which is one of Europe’s largest stakeholders in the oil industry with increasing turnover annually. Dr Ajan and Mr Tussupbekov also used the opportunity to review the co-operation between the IWF and KMG International in the past 3 years and discussed potential cooperation between IWF and KMGI in the future.  The Marketing Commission Chairman and the President also had a fruitful consultation about the potential improvement of the IWF marketing activities. The two parties had a detailed conversation about the situation of Kazakh weightlifting and the President expressed his satisfaction on the progress the Weightlifting Federation of the Republic of Kazakhstan made in the fight against doping. Kazakh Weightlifting will continue to work towards achieving clean weightlifting in the country by fully aligning itself to the IWFs strict Anti-Doping Policy and

Olympic Solidarity course in Lesotho

In the framework of the Olympic Solidarity Program, Lesotho Weightlifting Federation together with Lesotho Olympic Committee and the International Weightlifting Federation organized a Technical Course for Coaches in Maseru between 3rd and 8th May 2019. The expert of the course was Aveenash Pandoo, the IWF Coaching and Research Committee member. 16 participants attended the beginner level program for coaches. Some of the topics presented: Coaching principles and roles of the coach, Development of Strength, Periodisation, Training Program for beginners and year plan IWF Anti-Doping. The interest and the general attitude of the participants were good, the coaches who were present were mostly former athletes. The participants were willing and ready to learn more about the sport. As weightlifting is both for men and women, it was important to encourage the women participation, the President of Lesotho Olympic Committee, Ms. Matlohang Moiloa also referred to this matter. Further development in the country is important as the 2022 African Youth Games to be held in

Sucessful Anti-Doping and Technical Officials Seminar in Slovakia

An Anti-Doping and Technical Officials Seminar was organized by the Slovakian Weightlifting Federation within the framework of the IWF Development Program between 22-23 May 2019 in Slovakia. More than 30 participants – coaches, referees and athletes attended this important two days event to listen to both internal and external speakers of anti-doping, the new qualification system, technical rule changes and to share their knowledge to develop weightlifting in Slovakia. The seminar was opened by Mr. Jan Stefanik, President of the Slovakian Weightlifting Federation. On the first day of the event, an Anti-Doping Education Seminar was held by IWF Legal Counsel Ms. Lilla Sági. The lecture included the recent changes in the IWF’s Anti-Doping Program with special regards to the IWF-ITA Partnership. Other technical and useful information was given to the participants of the most important Anti-Doping Rules and especially the system of ADAMS. Also on the first day, a lecture was given by IWF Director General Mr. Attila Adamfi of the new Qualification System for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. On the second day Mr. Adamfi gave a short presentation on the new rules of the IWF Technical Rules & Regulations such as the Video Playback Technology and its first try out experiences from the 2019 IWF Youth World Championships. At the last session an interactive discussion was held of the practicalities of the applicable tecnhical rule changes led by Mr. Chovanec and Mr. Ikreni from the Slovakian Weightlifting

Samoa is ready to host Pacific Games

The Samoa Weightlifting Federation is ready to host 300 lifters and 20 international technical officials from around the world during the Pacific Games in July. This was confirmed by the Director General of the International Weightlifting Federation, Attila Adamfi during his 3-day visit to Samoa last week. “The event is not only for the Pacific Games, but the Oceania and Commonwealth Championships, and most importantly it’s the qualification event for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, all happening at the same time here in Samoa,” he said. Adamfi said that the decision to hold all three tournaments at the same time as the Pacific Games was a cost-effective solution by the Oceania Weightlifting Federation because most of the competing nations are Commonwealth countries. “They will save in travel costs if they can compete for all competitions at the same time and in the same location,” said the Director General of IWF. “To be very honest I have had the easiest job during my visit here in Samoa.” “When we (IWF) found out that Samoa is the host country for these tournaments, we immediately felt confident because we already know Samoa is a powerhouse of Oceania in organising such event’s,” he said. “We knew the games would be in good hands under the control of the President and Head Coach of the Samoa Weightlifting Federation, Tuaopepe Jerry Wallwork; “The venue is perfect, it has already hosted many competitions and most importantly, the hospitality by the Samoan people will no doubt provide a great experience for every visitor and every athlete here to compete and get qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.” Mr Adamfi said that lack of experience was usually the fault of hosting nations when preparing for international events. “Here in Samoa, we are 100 percent confident that we have nothing to worry about because weightlifting is an experienced sport and they have already organised several international competitions, so to be honest, the event will be in capable hands and we cannot see any major challenges,” he said. “The sports equipment have already arrived in Samoa, and it is also important to mention that sports equipment are provided by the same company that will be providing the equipment for the Tokyo Olympics,” added the Director General. “This also shows that the standard of the competition is at a high level and we believe that everything provided here guarantees a top competition.” The President of the International Weightlifting Federation, Dr Tamas Ajan will also be visiting the shores of Samoa during the competition. “He loves the country and respects the work Tuaopepe Jerry Wallwork is doing here and I believe he won’t want to miss this great opportunity to visit Samoa