Question: Recently, the International Weightlifting Federation has imposed a one-year ban on nine countries. Which one is not included in the given options?
(a) Russia
(b) Germany
(c) China
(d) Turkey
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:
- The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) imposed one-year ban upon nine countries in the case of doping violation.
- IWF decided this under the results of re-examination of dope samples of players who participated in the Olympic Games held in 2008 and 2012. (September 30, 2017)
- The list of these infringing countries includes China, Russia, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Moldova and Ukraine.
- Due to the ban, these 9 countries will not be able to participate in any international competition associated with weightlifting for the next one year.
Reference:
http://news.sport.itthon.ma/live/weightlifting-russia-china-handed-oneyear-doping-bans
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/weightlifting-russia-china-handed-one-year-doping-bans-117100100068_1.html
http://www.iwf.net/2017/09/30/iwf-executive-board-upholds-decision-related-to-member-federations-which-have-produced-three-or-more-retesting-cases/