With just over three years to go, Buenos Aires 2018 has proudly unveiled its emblem for the third Summer Youth Olympic Games. To reflect the diversity of Buenos Aires, the emblem is inspired by the city’s vibrant colours, eclectic culture, iconic architecture and the many neighbourhoods that make up the Argentinian capital. Watch the short […]
The Weightlifting competitions at the 2015 Pan American Games held in Toronto, CAN come to end. From the 6 countries winning Gold medal and 10 countries won medal, Colombia was the most successful with 8 Gold and 13 medals all together. They were followed by Venezuela winning 7 and Cuba 5. Impressive strength was shown […]
The IWF reports that sample A of Mr. Adrian Stratan (MDA) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for (S1.1 Anabolic Agents) stanozolol. As a consequence, the athlete is provisionally suspended in view of a potential anti-doping rule violation. In any case where it is determined – after a B sample analysis, a hearing or an […]
The IWF reports that sample A of Ms. Jie Wang (CHN) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for (S1.1 Anabolic Agents) stanozolol. As a consequence, the athlete is provisionally suspended in view of a potential anti-doping rule violation. In any case where it is determined – after a B sample analysis, a hearing or an […]
Weightlifters – athletes and amateurs alike – all over the world are shocked by the sad news of Lennart Blomberg passing away. Former CEO of the Swedish ELEIKO Company, Lennart guided one of the world’s oldest barbell manufacturing companies since the Blomberg Family took it over in 1990. ELEIKO was the first manufacturer officially approved […]