Following approval by the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Executive Committee on September 17, the 2012 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods is now available. Noteworthy changes to the List, which will come into force on January 1, 2012, include: Formoterol added as an exception to beta-2 agonists One of the most significant changes is the […]
The Swedish Weightlifting Federation has been informed with deep sorrow about the death of Mr. Arvid Andersson. He was one of the most celebrated weightlifters of Sweden and World Champion in 1946. The same year he was awarded the finest Medal of Honor a Swedish sportsman /-woman can get, the Svenska Dagbladets Bragdmedalj. Mr. Andersson […]
The first International Russian Federation President’s Weightlifting Cup takes place on 16-18 December, 2011 in Belgorod, Russia. This is the first international competition, which resumes the traditions of Friendship Cup after 20 years. The European and International Weightlifting Federations met the initiative to conduct the Tournament with great enthusiasm. The Tournament is a qualifying event […]
Against the majestic backdrop of Paris Disneyland, the French Weightlifting Federation has welcomed the International Weightlifting Federation to Paris upon its final Technical visit prior to the World Senior Championships which will be held from 05 – 13 November 2011. Represented by Aniko Nemeth-Mora (IWF Director & Chief of Protocol), Attila Adamfi (Competition Director) and […]
This year’s Commonwealth Senior, Junior and Youth Weightlifting Championships will be held in conjunction with the African Senior Championships in Cape Town, South Africa. The Weightlifting competition will be held from 10-15 October 2011 at the Good Hope Centre. This is the first time ever that the Commonwealth Championships will be held on the African […]