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The second contestant, a representative of the Russian team was penalized for a period of three months, because he reported that in the time of preparations his doctor prescribed him medications, which can be detected in dope tests and found to be illegal. However, these drugs have only medicinal properties, and although they are on the banned list, Alexander Anfilofejew from Russia, was sentenced to a period of 3 months, but he can fight now.
The next years European Championships will be held in the following countries:
2011 - Turkey, Antalya (mid of May)
2012 - Poland, Kolobrzeg (late May)
2013 - Lithuania, Druskininkai
2014 - Azerbaijan, Baku
in 2015 by the decision of the Congress, the European Championships will be held in Bulgaria in Sofia.
Next year also changes regarding the implementation of protocols will take place and all competitors will have to have a license of a European Federation, which can be obtained in their country, as well as at the international tournaments. These and other changes will help to carry out competitions at different levels quickly and accurately. The license will cost no more than 10euro per year.
Tomorrow the weighing in of the competitors as well as the Congress of World Federation starts.
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