On the 22nd local time, the International Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) issued an announcement on its official website stating that due to the violation of relevant anti-doping regulations by Kazakh weightlifter Rahimov, he was arrested during the period from March 15, 2016 to January 18, 2021. All competition results of , and all medals, points and prizes will be withdrawn.
The picture shows a screenshot of CAS.
At the 2016 Rio Olympics, Rakimov won the gold medal in the men's 77kg weightlifting category.
After being judged to violate the rules this time, it means that Lu Xiaojun, a famous Chinese player who originally won the runner-up in the competition, is expected to win the championship in a supplementary manner, thus achieving the feat of winning the gold medal in three consecutive Olympic Games.
In the midsummer of Rio 6 years ago, Lu Xiaojun, who was in his thirties at that time, won the silver medal with a total score of 379 kg in the snatch and jerk of 177 kg and the clean and jerk of 202 kg in the Olympic men's 77 kg weightlifting competition.
In the snatch stage, Lu Xiaojun asked for 170 and 175 kilograms for the opening handle and the second handle respectively, and both Lu Xiaojun successfully lifted them.
In the third hand, Lu Xiaojun asked for a world record of 177kg, and he finally successfully lifted it, breaking the world record of 176kg held by himself.
Data map: Lu Xiaojun won the gold medal in Tokyo.
However, Kazakh player Nidzat Rahimov, who was 12kg behind Lv Xiaojun in the snatch stage, challenged 214kg in the clean and jerk stage and successfully lifted it.
He broke the world record for clean and jerk, and successfully reversed the gold medal by virtue of his weight advantage.
Controversially, in this trial, Rahimov, who "didn't stand firm", still got three white lights.
In the face of this slightly bitter and regrettable game, Lu Xiaojun's words were also somewhat unwilling.
He said that the opponent is very strong, and it is really unexpected to be able to lift it.
"It's good to lift it up, lift it up and lift it up, and lose it if you lose it."
Data map: Lu Xiaojun won the gold medal in Tokyo.
"First of all, at my age, I can still participate in the Olympics and fight for my country, which makes me very happy and happy. Second, I can stand on the podium again, no matter what color the medal is, I am also very happy. Again, personally speaking, I have brought out all my level." Lu Xiaojun said with a smile in the interview.
It can be seen that the veteran loves this venue deeply, and for the sake of his dream, he has always moved forward fearlessly.
After that, Lu Xiaojun, who was unconvinced and unconvinced, cancelled his original decision to retire and decided to fight for another Olympic Games in order to get back the gold medal he lost.
At last year's Tokyo Olympics, he realized his dream.
Data map: Lv Xiaojun shows the gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Tong Yu
Lv Xiaojun won the men's 81kg category in the Tokyo Olympics with a snatch of 170kg, clean and jerk of 204kg, and a total score of 374kg.
"I'm still waiting for the 2016 Rio Olympics champion, waiting for the decision of the International Olympic Committee." Lv Xiaojun, who won the championship, mentioned the word "regret".
In fact, at the beginning of 2021, the International Weightlifting Federation issued an announcement stating that for a period of time in 2016, Romanian athlete Dumitru Katari and Kazakhstan athlete Nigat Rahimov were accused of violating the International Weightlifting Federation. The WWF anti-doping rules have been suspended pending a final penalty decision.
Image source: Screenshot of Weibo comment.
"Never underestimate the heart of a champion, even if it doesn't look young anymore." This sentence is perfect for Lu Xiaojun. After years of waiting, this time the International Court of Arbitration for Sport's voice brought Lu Xiaojun one step closer to the gold medal. The regret buried deep in his heart is finally hoped to make up for it.
After learning that Lv Xiaojun is expected to win the gold medal and achieve the three consecutive Olympic championships, netizens also sent warm blessings to the veteran known as "Military Brother" and "Army God".
Image source: Screenshot of Weibo comment.
Image source: Screenshot of Weibo comment.
Behind everyone's blessings, is Lu Xiaojun's more than ten years of dedication.
From the cutting edge of the London Olympics, to the success of the Tokyo Olympics, to today's regrets in Rio.
Along the way, Lu Xiaojun walked very steadily. He who always believed in himself, finally won the honor he deserved.
On December 20, the delegation of mainland Olympic athletes visiting Macau visited Macau's famous scenic spot - the Ruins of St. Paul's.
The picture shows Xie Sizhen, Lu Xiaojun, and Huang Dongping (from left to right in the front row) taking pictures in front of the archway of the St. Paul's.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Zhang Yu
Fairness has always been the pursuit of the Olympic Games, and I believe that time will give a fair answer in the end.
We are willing to accompany Lu Xiaojun and wait for the arrival of the gold medal!
(Author Liu Xingchen)