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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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The Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang are underway. On the 24th October the Olympic Flame is lit in Ancient Olympia, Greece. You can watch the Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony with English commentaries on the following link. Source: Olympic Channel
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