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7.7.2 At World Championships and Olympic Games,
the Chief Marshal must be an English-speaking
international category 1 Referee, appointed by the IWF.

7.8 SPEAKER(S)
7.8.1 One or more Speakers must be appointed. Their
duty is to make the appropriate announcements for the
efficient running of the competition. This includes for
each attempt:
- the name of the competitor called to the platform
- the country
- the weight of the barbell
- the number of the attempt
7.8.2 The Speaker also notifies the next competitor in
advance. An assistant to the Speaker(s) may be
appointed whose function is to take the weight changes
from the Chief Marshal and inform the Speaker.
7.8.3 The Speaker makes the Presentations in
accordance with 6.4 and makes the required
announcements regarding the course of the
competition.
7.8.4 The Speaker, as time and the progress of the
competition allow, may make announcements to
inform the public.
7.8.5 The Speaker conducts the Victory Ceremonies in
accordance with 9.2.
7.8.6 If no computerized competition technology is
used, the Speaker must be an international Referee.

7.9 DOCTORS ON DUTY
7.9.1 At Olympic Games, World Championships and
other major international events, medical doctors are
appointed to be Doctors on Duty during the
competitions in each of the bodyweight categories.

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