Another Weight Lifter Disqualified

Baku / 16.04.19 / Turan: The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has imposed sanctions against another Azerbaijani athlete.

Weightlifter Elmir Aliyev"s doping test was positive. He is suspended for 4 years. This information was confirmed by the Azerbaijan Weightlifting Federation (AAAF).

The punishment is not associated with any international competition, because it does not affect the results of the athlete.

The punishment of the weightlifter acting in the weight category of 56 kg entered into force on September 12, 2018 and expires on September 12, 2022.

Previously, weightlifters Sardar Hasanov, Intigam Zahirov, Nizami Pashayev and Boyanka Kostova were disqualified.

AAAF does not agree with the test results. "Of course, we do not agree with this. For when taking samples, analyzes do not give positive results. A few years later, it is argued that the re-analysis was carried out on the basis of new equipment, and at the same time "positive results" are "revealed", the Azerbaijan Weightlifting Federation said in a statement. -05B-