The weightlifting world went through a lot over the last seven days:
- The entire Thai board resigned from their positions after claims of drug abuse and corruption made by the recent German TV documentary The Lord of the Lifters
- The IWF appointed Professor Richard H. McLaren to investigate claims made by the recent German documentary of corruption by IWF President Dr. Tamas Ajan
- The Fajr Cup took place – Results
- Olympic medalist Kianoush Rostami bombed out of the Fajr Cup, reducing his already dwindling hopes of Olympic qualification substantially
- Junior World Record holder Ali Davoudi hit all new personal bests at the Fajr Cup, with a 201 kg snatch and a 240kg clean and jerk
- The rest of the world trained hard in preparation for the continental championships