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IWF Development Program 2018

The IWF continues supporting the National and Regional Federations in the framework of the IWF Development Program. The IWF Member Federations have the possibility to improve their organisational, coaching, training, educational and anti-doping activities or apply for weightlifting equipment. We want to remind you that the total budget of the project shall be shared by […] The post IWF Development Program 2018 appeared first on International Weightlifting Federation.

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Updated TO Examination

The IWF Technical Committee has updated the IWF Technical Officials’ Examination documents following the modification of the IWF TCRR effective since 1 January 2018. The documents can be found under the following links as well as in the Download Center. IWF Technical Officials’ Examination 2018 – Questions IWF Technical Officials’ Examination 2018 – Answers The post Updated TO Examination appeared first on International Weightlifting Federation.

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IWF Development Program Donations

In the framework of the 2017 IWF Development Program, besides the numerous seminars organized, the IWF also donated equipment to several countries. The Member Federations applied for support last year and received brand new equipment including barbell sets or weightlifting costume, shoes, belts. The IWF could support among others Aruba, Germany, Nepal, Poland and Slovenia […] The post IWF Development Program Donations appeared first on International Weightlifting Federation.

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Training Course in Barbados

Barbados Amateur Weightlifting Association hosted its first ever training course for technical officials with the funds of IWF. Instructed by Ms. Gabriella Mathe, 17 participants were formally introduced to the technical rules and regulations governing Olympic weightlifting as long with the roles and responsibilities of the officials. In addition, due to the support of Olympic […] The post Training Course in Barbados appeared first on International Weightlifting Federation.

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Beijing 2008 Results Corrected for Chinese Taipei Weightlifters

On January 25, the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee held an Olympic Medals Ceremony to celebrate the corrections for two medalists at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games – Ms. Chen Wei-ling and Ms. Lu Ying-chi. Both athletes were awarded bronze medals in Beijing, but were upgraded at the end of 2017 following the several disqualifications for […] The post Beijing 2008 Results Corrected for Chinese Taipei Weightlifters appeared first on International Weightlifting Federation.

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