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Sanction on the Indian Federation

Regrettably, four adverse analytical findings were reported on the occasion of doping controls carried out on the Indian national team members, this year. The Indian Weightlifting Federation has been suspended the duration of which will be decided by the IWF Executive Board at the end of May. The four competitors concerned are Ms.Bodari Prameelavalli, Ms.Pujari […]

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After Day Four in Melbourne

Weightlifting continues to bring unprecedented records at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. The 3000 spectators can enjoy exciting competitions. To view the action in photos please click on:

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Weightlifting at Melbourne: The Highlight of the Commonwealth Games

Weightlifting competitions in Melbourne continue to be the smashing hit of the Games. Both genders? sessions boast capacity audiences. His Royal Highness, Prince Edward, enjoyed watching weightlifting tremendously. After an unparalleled career, 45-year old Yurik Sarkisian, completing a dignified performance, said goodbye to the Australian audience. For results and news please click on:

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18th Commonwealth Games kicked off in Melbourne

?The most wonderful weightlifting competitions in the history of the Commonwealth Games have just started here in Melbourne!?, stated Dr. Tamás Aján, IWF President, who has attended these Games for the last 30 years. At an unprecedented and spectacular Opening Ceremony Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the Games. Featuring lifters from a record […]

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Decision in the interest of doping-free Olympic Games 2008

This is to remind the National Federations, as well as the IWF Committees? Members of the decision taken by the IWF Executive Board in March 2004 and approved later by the Congress. In compliance with the above decision – competitors having committed doping offence on the occasion of in or out of competition tests in […] The post Decision in the interest of doping-free Olympic Games 2008 appeared first on International Weightlifting Federation.

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