Uzbekistan and Poland won five of the six gold medals on offer at the International Weightlifting Federation 2020 Online Youth World Cup, thanks to two individual outstanding performances.
By Michael Houston
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) says it has "great concern" regarding letters published from 2013 which allege former International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) President Tamás Aján intervened to delay reporting positive tests involving weightlifters from Azerbaijan.
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Mexico were the stars of the second day of competition at the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Online Youth World Cup, having won medals in all events - including four golds.
The International Testing Agency (ITA) has been asked to investigate whether an anti-doping rule violation can be brought against disgraced former International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) President Tamás Aján after he allegedly covered up doping cases during his time at the world governing body.
By Michael Houston
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Organisers Peru ended day one at the top of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Online Youth World Cup medal table, having won five golds from the 12 on offer.
By Michael Houston
Young weightlifters are set to return to competitive action in the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Online Youth World Cup which starts tomorrow.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board is set to hear updates on the crises in Belarus and the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), and preparations for Tokyo 2020, when it holds its latest remote meeting tomorrow.
Weightlifting is not at risk of losing its place on the Olympic Games programme, despite the crisis at the global governing body, senior officials at the umbrella organisation for Summer Olympic sports have claimed.
More than 400 athletes from 62 countries are set to compete in the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Online Youth World Cup.
Former International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) director general Attila Adamfi has accused Richard McLaren of trying to produce false evidence and forging documents to support allegations of corruption at the governing body.
Canadian show jumper Ian Millar holds the record for the most Olympic appearances by an athlete in any sport. When he competed at London 2012 at the age of 65 it was the tenth time he had competed in the Games since making his debut 30 years earlier at Munich 1972. He had won his only Olympic medal at Beijing 2008 when he was part of Canada’s team that took silver in the team jumping event. Millar won a gold medal in the Pan American Games team jumping event at Toronto 2015. He announced his retirement in 2019.
2030 World Cup Bid Feasibility - FA - Senior Business Manager - London, United Kingdom
The Football Association (The FA) is the governing body of football in England. We are responsible for promoting and developing the game at all levels; from grass roots through to the professional game, The FA Cup and the England International teams, and has two core assets: Wembley Stadium and St George's Park. This role sits at the centre of the five-association feasibility study into the possibility of the UK&I bidding to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
How sport deals with concussion remains a tough subject, one which has reached Government level in Britain. Mike Rowbottom explores the progress that has been made so far and what else needs to be done to tackle the issue.
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