Baisya re-elected as IWLF chief, Chandrahas Rai Secy Gen

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 21:25

Birendra Prasad Baisya was on Saturday re-elected unopposed as president of Indian Weightlifting Federation for his second term during its Annual General Body meeting here.

IWF officials claim lifters disqualified for medals only

Last Updated: Thursday, August 22, 2013, 16:20

Indian officials claim that the four weightlifters disqualified from the Nanjing Youth Asian Games were allowed to take part in their respective events.

Nine Indian weightlifters to take part in Youth Games

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 18:36

Indian Weightlifting Federation on Wednesday named a nine-member weightlifting team, including four girls, to participate in the 2nd Youth Asian Games to be held at Nanjing, China from August 16.

Indian junior lifters beat China to win team title

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 19:19

In a creditable achievement, Indian women weightlifters won the team title in the just-concluded Asian Junior Championships at Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan.

Birendra Baishya elected IWF Executive Board member

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 20:57

Indian Weightlifting Federation President Birendra Prasad Baishya has been elected as the Executive Board Member of the International Weightlifting Federation.

We want clean weightlifters at global events: IWF

Last Updated: Sunday, December 25, 2011, 17:38

Country`s weightlifters, who participated in international events, have come clean in several anti-doping tests, Indian Weightlifting Federation President claimed on Sunday.

Kunjarani`s outburst is unwarranted and sponsored: Malleswari

Last Updated: Thursday, December 8, 2011, 12:20

Olympic medallist Karnam Malleswari has shot back at Kunjarani Devi for putting her weight behind the Indian Weightlifting Federation, saying her compatriot`s view regarding the current office bearers of IWF is "unwarranted and sponsored".

Karnam Malleswari resigns from IWF

Last Updated: Sunday, December 4, 2011, 18:28

Sydney Olympics bronze medallist Karnam Malleswari has reportedly resigned as the vice-president of Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWF).

Chanu pleads innocence, accuses IWF of keeping her in dark

Last Updated: Thursday, September 9, 2010, 17:05

Sanamacha Chanu accused the Indian Weightlifting Federation of keeping her in dark about the banned substance methylhexaneamine, which she said she cannot even spell properly.

International body will not agree to fine reduction: IWF

Last Updated: Saturday, August 21, 2010, 18:45

Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWF) on Saturday said its parent international body will not agree to Sports Ministry`s plea for a reduction of the hefty fine imposed on it after six lifters flunked dope tests last year.