The IWF reports that sample A of Ms. Ya-Li Zeng from TPE has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for hydrochlorothiazide. 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 appeal – […]
On January 23rd, the Malta Weightlifting Association (MWA) organized its Annual General Meeting at which Jesmond Caruana has once again been confirmed as President of the Association with no other contestants for this position. The new leadership of the Federation is as follows: J. Caruana President J. Vassallo General Secretary R. Borg Treasurer M. Pisani […]
In accordance with the requirements of the World Anti-Doping Code the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is authorized to collect samples from athletes in the sport of weightlifting as a result of co-operation with the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF). All doping controls will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the IWF Anti-Doping Policy and […]
Dear ADAMS users, The ADAMS team is planning a technical maintenance task for the ADAMS Production environment. This task is scheduled for Thursday, February 5 2015, between 19:00 and 21:00 GMT. Therefore kindly note that the Production system (including the SMS and Mobile services) will be unavailable during this period. Should this give any concern […]
According to the amended IWF TCRR effective from 1 January 2015 the IWF Technical Official Examination Questions and Answers were updated. The IWF Technical Committee approved a set of guidelines/presentations produced by Ms. Reiko Chinen that is very useful for Technical Officials and also a practical tool for TOs education/seminars. The updated documents can be […]