“As for weightlifting, this issue must be considered from two perspectives. First of all, it should be noted that we lifted the disqualification from weightlifting, but, making this decision, we announced that we would continue to monitor the situation, ”Bach quotes TASS.
He noted that sanctions with the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) were lifted only after serious reforms were implemented that satisfied the World Anti-Doping Agency.
“Before taking this step, we consulted with WADA. A lot has been done to remedy the situation, including in matters of anti-doping testing, ”the head of the IOC added.
Weightlifting could be excluded from the program of the Olympic Games due to an excessively large number of anti-doping rule violations among representatives of this sport. In March 2018, after the organization’s reforms, the WADA confirmed the compliance of the IWF with the World Anti-Doping Code.
Earlier it was reported that the IOC Executive Committee did not discuss WADA sanctions against Russia with the commission of athletes.