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Women weightlifters from countries where the sport was men-only until
a few years ago have taken important roles at the Asian Weightlifting
Federation, which is striving for a better gender balance as part of
its reform strategy.
The International Weightlifting Federation's refugee team of seven
athletes will feature some who have never competed internationally and
others who have lifted at the Olympic Games and IWF World
Championships and have won continental medals.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran Weightlifting Federation caretaker Sajjad Anoushiravani was elected as a member of Asian Weightlifting Federation (AWF) Executive Board.
Yousef Al Mana will lead the Asian Weightlifting Federation through to
the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after retaining his role as President in
Doha today.