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Global Athlete 11/10/20 Global Athlete 11/10/20

The International Weightlifting Federation Continues to Place the Future of Weightlifting Athletes at Risk

With the recent removal of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) interim president, the IWF leadership continues to play games with the athletes’ livelihood while simultaneously endangering the sport’s reputation and Olympic Games standing. Athletes will stand for it no longer.

Global Athlete 6/5/20 Global Athlete 6/5/20

Global Athlete Calls on the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) to Implement Independent Athlete Oversight as a Result of the McLaren Independent Investigation

Global Athlete 2/4/20 Global Athlete 2/4/20

Weightlifting Athletes Support the Independent Investigation Being Led by Mr. Richard McLaren

Over 80 Weightlifting Athletes from 14 Countries and 5 Continents calling for Reform

Sign the petition: https://tinyurl.com/s6hrems

Global Athlete 1/31/20 Global Athlete 1/31/20

Athletes Call for IWF President to Stand Down and Submit to Full Investigation

We call on all weightlifters to join us in demanding reform.

Sign the petition: https://tinyurl.com/s6hrems

Global Athlete 1/9/20 Global Athlete 1/9/20

Statement based on the new ARD Documentary “Secret Doping - The Lord of the Lifters”

British Athletes Commission, United States Olympic and Paralympic Athlete Advisory Council, United States Weightlifting Athlete Council and Global Athlete

Based on the new ARD Documentary “Secret Doping - The Lord of the Lifters”

Global Athlete 11/25/19 Global Athlete 11/25/19

USA Weightlifting Athletes' Advisory Council, USOPC Athletes’ Advisory Council and Global Athlete call on International Weightlifting Federation Executive to engage them as part of Governance Reforms

Increase in athlete engagement would speak directly to growing athlete voice and would ensure fight against doping is enhanced, say athletes.