WADA to investigate International Weightlifting Federation doping allegations
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has begun an investigation into doping violations after an inquiry led by Richard McLaren uncovered 40 positive adverse analytical findings hidden in the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) records.
Jun 16, 2020, 10:59 AM IST
International Weightlifting Federation chief Tamas Ajan resigns amid corruption probe
International Weightlifting Federation president Tamas Ajan has stepped down from his role after 43 years of service in the organisation amid the ongoing investigation into alleged corruption.
Apr 16, 2020, 12:30 PM IST
Weightlifter Sanjita Chanu's B sample returns positive, to appear before IWF hearing panel
Fighting a dope taint, weightlifter Sanjita Chanu's troubles mounted Thursday with her 'B' sample also returning positive but the defiant Commonwealth Games gold-medallist will fight her case before the international body's hearing panel.
Sep 14, 2018, 11:41 AM IST
CWG gold medallist Sanjita Chanu cries foul after failing dope test
"I can't believe that I have tested positive because I haven't taken anything myself."
Jun 01, 2018, 21:33 PM IST
Olympics: Russian weightlifting team banned from Rio
There are now 117 Russian competitors banned from the Rio Games from the 387 initially nominated by the Russian Olympic Committee.
Jul 30, 2016, 00:35 AM IST
Bulgarian weightlifters banned from Rio Olympics
IWF made the decision Thursday to give out the punishment after 11 Bulgarian weightlifters were tested positive for doping earlier this year.
Nov 20, 2015, 15:35 PM IST
