Ruling opens doors for Weightlifting return Ruling opens doors for Weightlifting return WEIGHTIFTING: The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has allowed the Kingdom, which has been suspended for doping, to return to international competitions after June 18, the Thai Amateur Weightlifting Association (Tawa) said yesterday (Apr 12). Sopita Tanasan, left, and Sukanya Srisurat with their 2016 Olympic gold medals. Photo: Jiraporn Kuhakan. According to the court’s 52-page ruling dated April 8, Thai athletes can take part in events sanctioned by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) immediately if Tawa pays the IWF US$200,000 (B6.3 million), said Niphon Limboonsuebsai, chairman of Tawa’s committee on international law.