International Weightlifting Federation

BUDAPEST, Hungary: The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), fighting to keep its place at the 2024 Paris Olympics, on Friday named a third president in a crisis-hit week.

"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," the IWF stated.

Apr 16, 2020 15:04
BUDAPEST: International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) president Tamas Ajan has resigned in the wake of allegations of corruption and doping violations made by German broadcaster ARD in a report in January.