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USA Weightlifting hosts coaches from around the world at 2018 Coaching Symposium

July 20-22 CHICAGO, IL- Weightlifting coaches from across the United States and the world came together in Chicago, IL over the weekend, as USA Weightlifting hosted their inaugural Coaching Symposium. Over the course of three days, participants learned from internationally renowned leaders in the sport industry, including national level coaches, medical doctors, nutritionists and strength […] The post USA Weightlifting hosts coaches from around the world at 2018 Coaching Symposium appeared first on International Weightlifting Federation.

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PUBLIC DISCLOSURE

IWF reports that the sample of Ms. Carla MAGNONI (BOL) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for Amiloride and Hydrochlorothiazide (S5. Diuretics and Masking 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 […] The post PUBLIC DISCLOSURE appeared first on International Weightlifting Federation.

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PUBLIC DISCLOSURE

IWF reports that the sample of Mr. Azar MAMMADLI (AZE) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for Etiocholanolone (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 […] The post PUBLIC DISCLOSURE appeared first on International Weightlifting Federation.

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2018 European Youth Championships in Milano

The last qualification event for the 2018 Youth Olympic Games has kicked off yesterday in Milano, ITA. The European Youth Championships runs between 22 and 29 July, with the participation of 199 athletes, 113 men and 86 woman. In conjunction with the event, the U15 Championships also started. The YOG qualification event is available online: […] The post 2018 European Youth Championships in Milano appeared first on International Weightlifting Federation.

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Mauritius won Gold at the third African Youth Games

The third African Youth Games kicked off on 20 July and will be ongoing until 28 July. The Opening Ceremony yesterday took place in the July 5 stadium in Algeria’s capital city. The 80,000-capacity stadium is named after the day Algeria declared independence from France in 1962. 2017 African Youth Champion weightlifter, Dinesh Pandoo was […] The post Mauritius won Gold at the third African Youth Games appeared first on International Weightlifting Federation.

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