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ITA Reports Adverse Analytical Finding

The International Testing Agency (ITA) today reported an Adverse Analytical Finding (AAF) against Dominican Republic weightlifter Zacarias Bonnat from an out-of-competition test. The ITA has informed the athlete and implemented a provisional suspension against him. As a result, Mr Bonnat will not compete in the upcoming IWF World Championships. The IWF and Mr Bonnat agreed […]

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The ITA asserts apparent Anti-Doping Rule Violations against 4 weightlifters prior to the IWF World Championships

THE INTERNATIONAL TESTING AGENCY (ITA), LEADING AN INDEPENDENT ANTI-DOPING PROGRAM FOR THE INTERNATIONAL WEIGHTLIFTING FEDERATION (IWF), REPORTS THAT IT HAS ASSERTED ANTI-DOPING RULE VIOLATIONS (ADRVS) AGAINST FOUR WEIGHTLIFTERS FOR PRESENCE OF PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES PRIOR TO THE 2022 IWF SENIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS. The ITA reports that it has asserted an apparent ADRV against Egyptian athlete Ahmed […]

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IWF Committee Meetings in Bogotá

The IWF Technical Committee and Coaching and Research Committee met before 2022 IWF World Championships in Bogotá, Colombia. At the Joint meeting IWF President, Mr. Mohammed Jalood, IWF General Secretary, Mr. Antonio Urso and IWF First Vice President, Ms. Ursula Papandrea welcomed participants and gave a small report to the Committee members. The members of […]

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