Perfecting technique for the Olympic lifts – the Clean and Jerk and the Snatch – is the end goal of Olympic weightlifting. However, instead of constantly repeating the same two lifts in the gym, the world’s top athletes adopt specific training exercises to improve certain muscle groups that help them achieve these ultimate goals. At […]
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The Senate of the Philippines on Wednesday adopted a resolution lauding eight recipients of The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) award for 2017 for their invaluable contribution and excellence in diverse fields here and abroad. Senator Sonny Angara, a Philippine Jaycees member and former recipient of the prestigious TOYM award, sponsored during the plenary session Senate […]
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In 2018, 20-23 September, one of Poland’s famous University cities, Biala Podlaska will host the 6th FISU World University Weightlifting Championships in a very pleasant and friendly environment. All countries are encouraged to send their teams to the event. Here is the link to the 2018 WUC: http://wucw2018.awf-bp.edu.pl/en/ IWF Member Federations may register their entries through […]
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Bucharest, March 6 /Agerpres / – President of the Romanian Weightlifting Federation (FRH) and Vice President of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Nicu Vlad told AGERPRES on Tuesday that he is proud that his Federation will host the European Senior Championships in the year Romania celebrates its Greater Union Centennial. ‘Romania hosted twice the European […]
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The IWF today reiterated its commitment to developing women’s weightlifting around the world and ensuring equal opportunities for men and women to take part in the sport. Women’s weightlifting has grown significantly in recent years with more women than ever taking part in last year’s World Weightlifting Championships. This growth has reflected the ongoing efforts […]
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