The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) notes with deep concern the recent news that raised serious concerns about an apparent weakening of the anti-doping rules by the IWF seeking to change these rules approved by the IOC as part of its qualification system for Tokyo 2020 with the qualifications already in place and without any consultation with the […]
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On 6th February 2021, the European Weightlifting Federation will hold a webinar on the return to European competitions. The webinar will be delivered via Zoom and is organized for Technical Officials, Coaches and also Athletes. Topics will cover: IWF Developments; IWF Competition Rules and Regulations; EWF Competition COVID-19 personal protection and safe distancing. Presenters will […]
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On 17 January 2021 Kosovo Weightlifting Federation held its Electoral Congress. The Elections were held through the online platform of ZOOM under the supervision of Kosovo Olympic Committee where 15 delegates from the three regions of Kosovo where present. The newly elected Executive Board consists of: Dr. Astrit Hasani, President Arian Zogu, General Secretary Vigan […]
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The IWF Executive Board decided to expand the scope of governance reform and adjusted the date of its forthcoming Constitutional Congress, to accommodate this more ambitious scope for positive change. In place of the constitutional amendments originally envisaged, the independent members of the Reform and Governance Commission have now proposed an entirely new document that […]
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19 January 2021, Lausanne; The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) welcomed the news from the ITA (International Testing Agency) that it is prosecuting anti-doping rule violations (ADRVs) against three weightlifters. The prosecutions follow investigations into doping within weightlifting by German broadcaster ARD, by Professor Richard McLaren on behalf of the ITA, and by the World Anti-Doping […]
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