Press Release
Following hearings and the careful consideration of relevant evidence, the Independent Member Federation Sanctions Panel (IMFSP) has imposed disciplinary sanctions on the Thai Amateur Weightlifting Association and Malaysian Weightlifting Federation.
The IMFSP, which was approved by the IWF Executive Board in November 2018, has the sole authority to impose sanctions on Member Federations, in line with Article 12 of the IWF Anti-Doping Policy. That Policy was approved by the IWF Executive Board in November 2017, in order to ensure greater independence and transparency.
Thai Amateur Weightlifting Association (TAWA)
The IMFSP has imposed the following sanctions on
Malaysian Weightlifting Federation (MWF)
The IMFSP has imposed the following sanctions on the Malaysian Weightlifting Federation (MWF):
The MWF was officially informed of the decision by the IMFSP on 1 April 2020 and has 21 days from this date to appeal to CAS.
No further comment will be made on these decisions until the period of appeal has concluded.
The IWF has a zero-tolerance policy on doping and fully supports disciplinary action being taken to ensure a level playing field for all athletes.
However, the IWF remains committed to working with all Member Federations to provide comprehensive anti-doping education which promotes attitudinal and cultural change.