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Prepare youth for Olympics from right age: Dr. Anuj Choudhary
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 12 (ANI/NewsVoir): The gym has become the new 'hang out' spot for the youth generation, with young people spending their pin money on protein supplements and subscription for gym memberships on their birthdays.
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IWF announces composition of Disciplinary and Ethics Commission
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Budapest [Hungary], November 10 (ANI): The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) on Tuesday announced the 'independent and highly-qualified' members of its Disciplinary and Ethics Commission.
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Michael Irani appointed as International Weightlifting Federation interim
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Budapest [Hungary], October 16 (ANI): In accordance with the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Constitution and By-laws, the IWF Executive Board at its meeting held on Friday appointed Dr Michael Irani as IWF Interim President.
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IOC irked over IWF's decision to replace Ursula Garza Papandrea
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], October 14 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has said the apex body is "fully supportive" of the reforms initiated by Ursula Garza Papandrea in the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF).
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Mission Olympic Cell sanctions Mirabai Chanu's overseas training
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 28 (ANI): The Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) had an online meeting on Monday to discuss financial proposals of over Rs. 1.5 crore for athletes in six sports- Shooting, Badminton, Boxing, Para Sports, Weightlifting and Hockey, who are part of the Target Olympic Podium
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On this day in 2000: Karnam Malleswari became first Indian female to win O
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 19 (ANI): On this day in 2000, weightlifter Karnam Malleswari became the first Indian female to win an Olympic medal in the history of the quadrennial event.
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IWLF decides not to use China-made equipment
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): Indian Weightlifting Federation's (IWLF) secretary-general Sahdev Yadav has said that they have decided not to use China-made equipment.
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IOA EC members, associate VPs and joint secretaries names removed from its
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWF) secretary general Sahdev Yadav on Monday expressed his concern over the sudden removal of the names of members of Executive Council, associate Vice-presidents and joint secretaries from the Indian Olympic Association (IO
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Sanjita Chanu demands apology from IWF after being cleared of doping charg
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur) [India], June 12 (ANI): After the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) dropped the doping charge against Indian weightlifter Sanjita Chanu, the two-time Commonwealth Games gold-medallist expressed elation while demanding an apology from the federation.
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Content is deeply concerning: IOC issues statement regarding investigation
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], June 5 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday issued a statement regarding the investigation into the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) saying that the content in the report, by lead investigator Richard McLaren, is "deeply concerning"
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IOC approves revised weightlifting qualification system for upcoming Olymp
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], May 30 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved the International Weightlifting Federation's (IWF's) revised Olympic qualifying system for Tokyo 2020, which now extends the qualifying period to April 30, 2021.
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IWLF nominates Mirabai Chanu, Ragala Venkat Rahul, Puman Yadav for Arjuna
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI): The Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) has nominated Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, Ragala Venkat Rahul and Puman Yadav for the Arjuna Award.
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