Elections of the West Asian Federation
Elections of the West Asian Federation
The West Asian Federation held its Elections on 26th October 2017 in Amman, Jordan. The following officials were elected: President: Dr. Mustafa Salih Mahdi (IRQ) 1st Vice President: Sultann Alghanem (BRN) Vice President: Azzam Alzzubi (JOR) Vice President: Saeed al Ghanshi (OMA) Executive Member: Jassim al awade (UAE) Executive Member: Jassim Alwaheed (KSA) Executive Member: Abdull kader Jazam (YEM) Congratulations to all the elected
1000 days to go until Tokyo 2020
On the countdown day of 28th October, Tokyo 2020 will stage a "1000 Days To Go" celebratory event. The main street of Tokyo’s famous Nihonbashi district will be decorated with new graphics and turned into a giant sports field for the day. After watching demonstrations by athletes, the public will have the opportunity to learn about and practice some of the sports that will make their first appearance in the Olympic Games in 2020. Tokyo 2020 will upload and share photos and videos of the events on their social media platforms throughout the day. Let's share the excitement with our communities and follow all related information on their website and social media platforms on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube accounts; also feel free to use hashtag #1000daystogo when you post or share. Source: Tokyo 2020
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
IWF reports that the sample of Mr. Loginoz Bregvadze (GEO) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for Metandienone (S1.1 Anabolic Agents). As a consequence, the Athlete is provisionally suspended in view of a potential anti-doping rule violation. In any case where it is determined that the athlete did not commit an anti-doping rule violation, the relevant decision will also be published. IWF will not make any further comments on the case until it is
Naim Süleymanoğlu’s health condition is improving day by day
Naim Süleymanoglu’s, known as one of the most successful weightlifter in history - the Olympic and world record holder who's nickname is “Pocket Hercules”, was born in Bulgaria on 23 January 1967. He is considered to be one of the most successful athlete of weightlifting history, has broken world record 46 times along with 3 Olympic and 8 World Championship Gold medal throughout his career. Especially at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, he broke 9 Worlds and 6 Olympics records, achieving a sensational success. In 1992 he was voted “The Best Athlete” in the world by the International Weightlifting Media Commission. In addition to this, Süleymanoglu was elected as Vice President for International Weightlifting Federation in 2000. Recently Naim Süleymanoglu was taken into intensive care at hospital with the diagnosis of “Liver Cirrhosis”. Naim Süleymanoglu had undergone liver transplant and his health condition is improving day by day. Source: Zeynep IRAZ, Turkish Weightlifting
Pioneering Ahmed credits YOG for launching career
Weightlifter who became the first Egyptian woman to win an Olympic medal and the first Arab woman to get on the podium in her sport has inspired countless others across the Middle East. Sara Ahmed produced one of the most memorable feel-good stories of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games when she became the first Egyptian woman to win a medal in her country’s 104-year Olympic history. But the little weightlifter’s journey to becoming a trailblazer in the Arab world had begun two years earlier. “The Youth Olympics are one of the biggest competitions I have ever participated in and it had the greatest impact on the development of my performance.” It was at the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games that Ahmed first made her mark, winning the 63kg class at the age 16. “The Youth Olympics are one of the biggest competitions I have ever participated in and it had the greatest impact on the development of my performance,” she said. Asked if she was nervous before competing in Nanjing, the 1.55m-tall (5ft 1in) Ahmed replied emphatically. “Yes, oh yes, because I was so small and the competition was so strong, but thank God I achieved my goal and won the medal. “And my gold medal there was an incentive for me to prepare more and better for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games to gain a new medal for Egypt and for myself.” The bronze medal she won in Brazil, in the 69kg event, was historical in many ways: as well as being a first for an Egyptian woman, it was the first Olympic weightlifting medal to be won by an Arab woman and only the second by an African woman. It neatly illustrated sport’s ability to knock down social barriers and made Ahmed – who competes in a sport hijab and a full-length unitard – a role model for women across the region. “I was proud to achieve a greater goal and to improve the role of women in Egypt and Arab countries. It emphasised the role of women in the Arab world and that this is not less than the role of men in all fields.” After her success in Rio, Ahmed said she hoped others would follow in her footsteps and now, she confirms, that has happened. “Many athletes do weightlifting to be like me and I am so proud of that – to be a reason for increasing the number of women athletes in weightlifting, and also in other sports, to raise and increase their role in sports. “Female athletes tell me they were very happy and proud (when Ahmed won bronze in Rio) and started looking forward to achieving and being like me in their fields, always looking to reach to the high levels and be the best.” Ahmed hopes to see some of those women achieve success at the Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games. And she has a message for all the athletes preparing for what will probably be the biggest event of their lives so far. “They must maintain their commitment to training and follow the instructions of their coaches to be more able to face stronger competition. They must insist on achieving their goals. “The Youth Olympics equip young athletes to prepare for even greater goals and be experienced to be able to participate in stronger championships, such as the Tokyo Olympic Games (in 2020).” Ahmed herself is training and preparing psychologically every day for her goal of “gaining a gold medal for Egypt in Tokyo”. Few would bet against her. Source: YOG Buenos Aires
Member Federations, attention! Launching of the IWF Online Entry System
IWF is pleased to announce the launching of the IWF Online Entry System of Athletes and Team Officials to the IWF Events! The first Event where you may use the Online Entry System – as an alternative to the traditional Entry Forms – is the 2017 IWF World Championships, Anaheim, USA. We remind you of the 2017 WWC Anaheim Final Entry Deadline: 27 October 2017. We accept Entries both online and by Entry Forms. All Preliminary of Final Entries received by today have been uploaded in the System. If you have not yet submitted your Entries you can do it now online with this application. If you have sent your Entries, we recommend you to check, finalize and verify your Final Entry before the 27 October 2017 deadline. Please complete the Entries – already submitted or new – with your Athletes’ / Team Officials’ photo for faster accreditation. The IWF Online Entry System can be accessed after filling in your username and password (sent to each Member Federation one by one). You can select English/French/Spanish/Russian but add names only in English, according to the passport. If you have any technical problem please contact:
