After decision of the IWF Executive Board, the 2021 IWF Junior World Championships will be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan between 21-31 May 2021.
The updated program of the Competition is planned as follows:
21-22 May 2021 IWF Executive Board Meeting
23-31 May 2021 Competition
Since the dates of the competition did not change, only the host country, the previously submitted preliminary list (LONG LIST) will be considered for the competition.
The countries are able to finalize the number of competing athletes from their country until 21 April 2021, however, new athletes can not be added to the list.
According to the IWF TCRR, the final number of competitors can only be a maximum of 10 athletes (+ 2 Reserves) per gender, which shall be selected by the Final Entry deadline (21 April 2021).
Athletes shall also comply with the Anti-Doping requirements and rules of the IWF in regards to World Championships as follows:
In accordance with article 5.5.16 of the IWF Anti-Doping Rules 2021 whereabouts information of the athletes shall be submitted at minimum three (3) months prior to the event.
Athletes who wish to compete at the IWF Junior World Championships shall submit their whereabouts information for the period outlined above at the latest on 23 FEBRUARY 2021.
An Athlete who does not comply with this provision may be subject to consequences for non-compliance with the IWF Anti-Doping Rules, such as being not eligible to compete at the 2021 IWF Junior World Championships.
More information on the Regulations and Forms can be found www.iwf.net
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