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Test Event to guarantee great weightlifting competitions in Shenzhen

FISU CT Chair for Weightlifting Anikó Németh-Móra, IWF Technical Delegate Attila Ádámfi and IWF Technology Director Róbert Nagy have been to a mission in Shenzhen, China, on the occasion of a Test Event for the 26th Summer Universiade.As it is known, weightlifting will feature for the first time on the program of the Universiade to be held in August in China's fastest developing city, Shenzhen. The SU 2011 Organising Committee, alongside the Longgang District Government staged a 2-day Youth Weightlifting Invitational Tournament in the weightlifting venue just completed. The magnificent building which is to be found within the boundaries of the 2011 Universiade complex, belongs to the Shenzhen Sports School and can offer excellent conditions to the weightlifting events to take place from 13th to 18th August. The Test Event included the testing of the Competition Management System developed by China and seeking the IWF Technology Licence approval. "All in all, we have been very satisfied with the Test Event and with some minor adjustments we can see the success of the SU weightlifting events guaranteed." stated the IWF delegates visiting Shenzhen. "It now remains only up to our membership to include their competitors in as high numbers as possible in their countries' Universiade delegations to make a breakthrough impression with weightlifting in Shenzhen," they added. National Weightlifting Federations are invited to urgently contact their respective National University Sports Organisation/Federation to send weightlifters to the SU

2011 Doping control results of Calendar Events

According to the IWF Anti-Doping Policy (ADP), on every IWF Calendar Event doping control is carried out. To further strengthen our communication with our NFs, we wish to inform you on the doping result of such events to the extent the ADP allows us. Therefore nationalities and names of concerned athletes will not be disclosed; however the number of positive cases will be listed time to time following receipt of results. 30th Manuel Suarez Tournament Matanzas, CUB: 2 positive casesAsian Championships Tongling, CHN: 1 positive caseEuropean Weightlifting Championships Kazan, RUS: 7 positive

Rockin’ Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games emblem unveiled

With 1185 days to go, Nanjing has proudly unveiled their rockin' emblem for the second Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2014. Launched with a grand ceremony, broadcast live on national television to audiences across China, the emblem is bursting with color and energy in celebration of you - the youth of today. The clever design also commemorates Nanjing's rich history by incorporating the famous City Gate in the wording. By using each letter ‘n' to symbolize an open gate, the emblem conveys a warm ‘welcome' message, encouraging all future athletes, spectators and audiences from around the world to come together to share in the excitement of the 2014 Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing. Speaking at the grand launch event, President Jacques Rogge said: "This colorful and contemporary logo is the perfect symbol for Nanjing and China as a whole. It represents your passion for sport and culture, and the welcoming City Gates symbolise the warmth and friendliness of the Nanjing people." He continued: "It also represents the energy of the city and the nation, and it is this vibrancy that will inspire young people around the world to join in the celebrations in

Bulgarian Weightlifting Federation’s introductory visit at the IWF headquarters

After a 3 years period of administrative delays, the Bulgarian Ministry of Sport gave the official license to the newly formed Bulgarian Weightlifting Federation lead by President Nedelcho Kolev. On the 20th of May 2011, President Nedelcho Kolev accompanied by General Secretary Borislav Gidikov and International Director Sevdalin Marinov made an official visit to the IWF headquarters in Budapest, Hungary in order to formalize the cooperation between the Bulgarian Weightlifting Federation and the IWF lead by its President Dr. Tamás Aján. The Bulgarian Federation leaded by Olympic medallists ensured the IWF about their commitment in close cooperation for the benefits of weightlifting sport. IWF President Dr. Tamás Aján holds fruitful relations with President Kolev since 1975, and since more than 30 years with the 2 Olympic Medallists. Both partners expressed their determination of maintaining a successful collaboration in the

LOCOG announced the first 74 locations on the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay route

With one year to go until the Olympic Flame arrives in the UK, the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) today reveals the dates and locations for the evening celebration events and island visits on the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay route. The announcement of these events and visits is the first stage in confirming the route the Olympic Flame will take around the UK. A list of the first confirmed locations and maps are available for download here The Olympic Flame arrived in the UK from Greece and the 70 day Olympic Torch Relay started at Land's End, Cornwall on the morning of 19 May 2012. On leaving Land's End, the Olympic Flame is expected to travel an estimated 8,000 miles around the UK giving thousands of communities and individuals their moment to shine as the Olympic Flame comes to a place near them. The Olympic Flame will arrive at the Olympic Stadium on 27 July 2012 for the lighting of the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony, signifying the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games. To find out more about the first places to be confirmed on the route go to

Junior World Championships Penang – 38 days to go

7th of June 2011 is the deadline to send your Final Entry Forms to participate in the 2011 IWF Junior World Championships to be held in Penang, Malaysia from 26 June to 7 July. You should send your application form (downloadable from the IWF website) to the address of the Organizing Committee: [email protected] and to the International Weightlifting Federation:[email protected] For more information, go