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Greek weightlifting is investing in the future

According to reports quoting Federation President Pyrros Dimas, the Greek Weightlifting Federation carried out more than 120 doping tests in 2010 including in and out of competition testing. Success and results, under his new hard-line initiative for a clean sport, do not come overnight, said Mr. Dimas.  The Greek federation is investing in the future, and those results will come gradually, he said.  Some early results of those initiatives might be seen later this month at European Junior Championship in

Voting for Best Lifters of 2010 ends tonight!

Today, 21st January 2011, is the last day open for the voting of World Weightlifting's Best Lifters of 2010. Before 24:00h CET tonight you may still cast your vote on this website for the top 3 female and top 3 male weightlifters of the year 2010 who should receive, in your opinion, the "Jeno Boskovics Best Lifter Trophy". Please note that only ballots arriving from valid e-mail addresses shall be accepted. Editors of World Weightlifting

Weightlifting in Turkey: The Most Successful Federation in 2010!

The Turkish Weightlifting Federation, under the leadership of President Dr. Hasan Akkus, was officially proclaimed by the Turkish government and Sports Authority as the most successful in the year 2010. The THF activities included the successful organization of the Olympic Qualification World Championships in Antalya and the gold medals the country's weightlifters achieved therein. The important recognition was confirmed by increased state support to the Federation's activities. Furthermore, Dr. Akkus has just reported that at the financial congress of the Turkish Weightlifting Federation, the 146 delegates, including Minister of Sport, etc. accepted and highly acknowledged his Federation's financial and sports activities report. Congratulations and best wishes to the