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First E-Learning Course for Coaches in Pan-America

From 26 September 2020 the Pan American Weightlifting Federation started an online coaching course series for its Coaches with frequent lessons. This E-Learning project consists of 5 modules in total. The series began with the first module which lasted for 29 days and finished recently. Altogether from 24 countries 97 coaches participated in the module. The majority of […] The post First E-Learning Course for Coaches in Pan-America appeared first on International Weightlifting Federation.

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LA28 building on Olympic Agenda 2020 to deliver innovative Games

The first meeting of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission for the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) concluded today, with updates detailing the strong foundations laid by the local Organising Committee, its achievements to date and plans for the coming months as it looks to deliver innovative Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Commission, […] The post LA28 building on Olympic Agenda 2020 to deliver innovative Games appeared first on International Weightlifting Federation.

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IWF REFORM AND GOVERNANCE COMMISSION ESTABLISHED

The first meeting of the IWF Reform and Governance Commission was held over the weekend of Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October, with Darren Charles Kane of Australia selected to start as Chair. The Commission will now be responsible for developing a new constitution and bylaws with a deadline of 22 January 2021. The new […] The post IWF REFORM AND GOVERNANCE COMMISSION ESTABLISHED appeared first on International Weightlifting Federation.

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China’s National Weightlifting Championships

China’s National Weightlifting Championships have successfully concluded, with its 4-day competitions for women finished on Oct 19th in Shaoyang City, Hunan Province and 4-day’s competitions for men finished on Oct 25th in Kaihua City, Zhejiang Province. CHINADA has conducted a total of 158 tests including 14 blood tests for the above Championships, with 76 for […] The post China’s National Weightlifting Championships appeared first on International Weightlifting Federation.

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Majority of the National Federations support the Constitution and Electoral Congress

The IWF is pleased that so far 130 Member Federations have expressed their support of the decision made to hold the Constitution and Electoral Congress during 24-28 March, 2021. The names of the Countries supporting the proposals are: Africa (25): Algeria, Botswana, Cameroun, Comores, Congo, Dem. Rep. Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, […] The post Majority of the National Federations support the Constitution and Electoral Congress appeared first on International Weightlifting Federation.

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