Sarah Davies, athletes spokeswoman for the world weightlifting association IMF, almost pleaded that the delegates should adopt the reform constitution that was put to the vote at the virtual congress.
But the functionaries of the “old guard”, who are responsible for the desolate state of the IMF, used their influence: a two-thirds majority did not come about, the congress adjourned and wants to make a new attempt before Tokyo.
The corresponding commission is to negotiate compromises in the meantime.
Evi Simeoni
Sports editor.
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The Olympic future of this sport depends on the new constitution, which would mean a departure from the old forces.
In a letter and a current message, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) had once again emphasized that the 2024 Games in Paris could take place without weightlifters.
Especially if the pre-election candidate review by the ethics committee and independent advisors is not accepted.
This reform would mean that many veterans would no longer be allowed to run.
The Australian Sam Coffa, for example, was particularly opposed to the age restriction - he is already 85. "It can't be," says the German association president Florian Sperl, "that these people decide on the future of our sport out of personal interest."