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Jet lag, some solitude, but still a medal!

After the successful organisation of the 2022 edition of the IWF World Youth Championships in Leon, it was expectable that Mexico could send a multi-athlete delegation to this year’s event, taking place in Durres (ALB). In the end, one single competitor was entered, Cristian Jesus Grijalva Bojorquez. He was in action today, competing in the […]

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Bariloche, Day 4: Favourites confirm credentials in Argentina

Three finals, three overall champions from different countries. The fourth day of the Pan-American Championships, taking place in Bariloche (ARG) consecrated Angie Palacios Dajome (ECU) in the women’s 71kg, Keydomar Vallenilla Sanchez (VEN) in the men’s 89kg, and Meredith Alwine (USA) in the women’s 76kg.   The Ecuadorean star was the best in snatch, lifting […]

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IWF Executive Board meeting in Durres (ALB)

Under the leadership of the IWF President Mohammed Jalood, a hybrid IWF Executive Board meeting took place on March 30, 2023, with most of its members attending the IWF World Youth Championships in Durres (ALB).   The main decisions taken by the IWF Executive Board include:   – Approval of the IWF Development Programme for […]

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The healing power of sport

Less than two months after the terrible tragedy that affected the country, Turkey is determined to show in Durres (ALB) that whatever catastrophic the circumstances may be, there is always room for hope. At the end of the sixth day of competition at the IWF World Youth Championships, the Turkish delegation has already 14 medals […]

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