The European Weightlifting Federation held its Electoral Congress before the European Championships in Forde, Norway. Please find the newly elected officials below. Congratulations to all! President Antonio URSO ITA General Secretary Hasan AKKUS TUR Treasurer Astrit HASANI KOS 1st Vice President Sergey SYRTSOV RUS Vice Presidents Jaan TALTS EST Tryggve DUUN NOR Emilio ESTARLIK ESP […]
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.
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 […]
The South American Championships provided the base of the Aquece Rio Test Event, with the participation of Germany, Thailand and the USA as well. Tested elements on Olympic level focused on the Field of Play and its operation, including ITOs, NTOs, Workforce, Sports Specific Volunteers; Technical and Information System (Results) and Sports Presentation. The competition […]
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 […]