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 …
Weightlifting legend Kianoush Rostami competed this week at the 4th International Fajr Cup just three weeks after competing at the EGAT Cup. The Olympic and world champion opened the snatch with a low 161 kg lift before jumping to and making 172 kg on his second attempt, passing on his 3rd. This also happened to …
*The Schedule and Start List for the Fajr Cup can be found here* The 4th international Fajr Cup 2019 runs from 1st – 5th of March. The Fajr Cup is a silver-level Olympic qualification event with a 5% Robi point bonus (see our Olympic qualification guide for why this matters) As with many international cup level …
*Results can be found here* Athletes from twenty nations have registered to compete at the Fajr Cup, which takes place in Tehran from 1st – 5th March 2019. The Fajr Cup is a silver-level Olympic qualification event, with a 5% Robi point bonus (see our Olympic qualification guide for why this matters) The event will feature only …
The Iranian Weightlifting Federation has announced that athletes from twenty nations have registered to compete at the Fajr Cup, which takes place in Tehran from 1st – 5th March 2019. The Fajr Cup is a silver-level Olympic qualification event, with a 5% Robi point bonus (see our Olympic qualification guide for why this matters) The …