by liftingc | Jun 27, 2011 | Blog, News & Updates, Press Coverage
A new article is published: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43527580/ns/world_news-americas/t/muslim-weightlifter-fights-compete-hijabi-style The hate comments have immediately started. Please post your comments to help. It will not change the mentality of the haters but...
by liftingc | Jun 25, 2011 | Blog, News & Updates
Here is the presentation I gave to the USOC who have submitted it on my behalf: http://youtu.be/2b0Z7qf0Pko&hd=1&rel=0 I can provide the PDF of the presentation upon request. Thanks to the many who helped me with the work that went behind putting this...
by liftingc | Jun 24, 2011 | Blog, News & Updates
I found out that I would not be able to attend the meeting, let alone present. In this case, it would be a waste of time and money. I did complete the presentation (FINALLY! it took a LOT of time). I am going to quickly finish recording audio.. make it a self playing...
by liftingc | Jun 21, 2011 | Blog, News & Updates
The IWF meeting is happening this Sunday June 26th before the World Junior Championships. UPDATE: I will not be traveling to the meeting.
by liftingc | Jun 9, 2011 | Blog, News & Updates
Thanks to all who have been giving me words of encouragement and support. I did not except this type of response. I am happy that the USOC has reached out to the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) and this issue will be presented at the next...