Warsaw
1st Junior World Championships for women (upper age limit 18 years) with 75 lifters, 17 nations.
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IWF Executive Board Meeting, Hurghada
New categories are valid: 54 kg, 59 kg, 64 kg, 70 kg, 76 kg, 83 kg, 91 kg, 99 kg, 108 kg and over 108 kg for Men. 46 kg, 50 kg, 54 kg, 59 kg, 64 kg, 70 kg, 76 kg, 83 kg and over 83 kg for Women.
IWF Congress in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
The IWF recognizes the masters movement. When competitors attempt two lifts in succession, they have two minutes (120 seconds) for the succeeding attempt.
IWF Executive Board Meeting, Atlanta
World records can be set up at the following events: World Championships (Men, Women, and Junior), Continental Championships, Continental Games, and World Cup Gala. An IWF-conducted doping control is a condition for all the events. 27th September – 5th October, Donaueschingen: One minute (60 seconds) is given to competitors between the calling of their name […]
IWF Executive Board Meeting, Budapest
Suspension for life already at the first positive doping cases.