FTAR makes the solution of IWF on Zubova, Afanasyeva and Kosovo, but not across Lovchev

the President of the Federation of Heavy Athletics of Russia (FHAR) Sergey Syrtsov reported that FTAR makes the decision of the International federation of heavy athletics (IWF) on disqualifications the Russian weight-lifters of Olga Zubova, Olga Afanasyeva and Alexey's of Kosovo for violation of anti-doping rules, but does not agree with disqualification Alexey Lovchev's . Zubova is disqualified for eight years, and Kosov, Afanasyeva and Lovchev — for four years.

"Really, we received the notice of disqualification of the Russian weight-lifters. I will not hide, we are shocked with the conclusion by results of hearings. We have no questions according to the decisions made concerning three athletes: Alexey of Kosovo, Olga Afanasyeva and Olga Zubova. Especially the Federation of heavy athletics of Russia received Olga Zubova's official statement for the termination of sports career.
But us the strange decision on Alexey Lovchev frankly surprised. By the way, because of mistrust to anti-doping system and useless big financial expenses other Russian weight-lifters refused to carry out opening of tests of B.

We completely support Alexey Lovchev's decision to go to the bitter end and to use the procedural laws of the athlete. We hope for positive result of judicial proceedings" — Syrtsova quotes the official site of FTAR.

Source: Federation of heavy athletics of Russia