NewsWhore
09-28-2006, 03:17 PM
The World Weightlifting Championships that begin this Saturday in Santo Domingo won't be deprived of the sport's biggest star and "the world's strongest man" Iranian Hossein Rezazadeh. Rezazadeh considered staying away from the event after 9 of his 11 teammates tested positive for illegal substances. Rezazadeh himself tested negative. The event is scheduled for September 30th through October 7th and over 700 athletes from more than 100 countries are taking part, all members of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF). The importance of the event is that it is a main qualification event.
Sports Minister Felipe Payano has reminded the public that entry to all events is free of charge for all. This is the first time the country is hosting this event, which opens on Friday at 5pm, and whose first official event will take place on Saturday at 10am at the Olympic Stadium weightlifting arena. Pan-Am Games twice-champion Wanda Rijos won't be competing due to injury.
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Sports Minister Felipe Payano has reminded the public that entry to all events is free of charge for all. This is the first time the country is hosting this event, which opens on Friday at 5pm, and whose first official event will take place on Saturday at 10am at the Olympic Stadium weightlifting arena. Pan-Am Games twice-champion Wanda Rijos won't be competing due to injury.
See http://www.iwf.net/main.php
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#15)