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UPDATES ON MELDONIUM

The IWF reports that samples of Ms. Hripsime Khurshudyan (ARM), Ms. Lyaysan Makhiyanova (RUS), Mr. Krzysztof Szramiak (POL) have returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for (S4.5.3 Hormone and metabolic modulators) meldonium. The IWF decided not to suspend the aforementioned Athletes provisionally. In any case where it is determined that the athletes did not commit an […]

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PUBLIC DISCLOSURE – MODIFICATION

In line with the applicable rules of the recently published WADA Notice on meldonium the IWF decided to lift the provisional suspension of Mr. Andrei Rybakov (BLR) . The result management of his case is still ongoing therefore the IWF will not make any further comment on the case until it is closed.

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WADA Statement on Meldonium Notice

WADA issued Notice to Stakeholders regarding MELDONIUM The Notice provides clarification regarding its inclusion on the Prohibited List; existing excretion studies and those underway; and, the results management and adjudication process It reinforces the principle of strict liability for athletes under the World Anti-Doping Code; and, the assessment of fault under the Code that is the duty […]

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IWF Anti-Doping Seminar in Forde

On the eve of the 2016 Olympic Qualification European Championships in Forde, Norway, a highly successful Anti-Doping Seminar was held in cooperation between the IWF and the European Federation. The lecturer, Dr. Éva Nyírfa, IWF Junior Legal Counsel spoke in front of a record audience of officials, coaches and other weightlifting experts of over 50 people […]

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ADAMS update

Dear ADAMS user, As part of the on-going technical maintenance operations, WADA is planning maintenance for the ADAMS Production environment on the following days: Tuesday, 5 April 2016, between 18:00 GMT and 20:00 GMT Wednesday, 13 April 2016, between 18:00 GMT and 20:00 GMT; this date is tentative and will be confirmed in advance Therefore, […]

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