Safety and comfort are among the most important factors when choosing weightlifting equipment in a sport so demanding. First and foremost, any apparel, footwear and accessories must conform to IWF regulations. For those looking to reach the top of the sport, every detail is important and could be the difference between a medal and failure. […]
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Skill, strength and balance are at the heart of weightlifting success, but it could well be flexibility that separates the champions from the contenders. Stretching ahead of training and competition might be the most boring part of the day for many athletes, but it helps make the enjoyable bits possible. A high level of flexibility […]
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Lasha Talakhadze conquered his rivals with a phenomenal world record-breaking performance to wrap up an enthralling IWF World Championships at the Anaheim Convention Center in the United States. In an event marked by the success of emerging weightlifting nations from Latin America and Africa – as well the end of a 23-year wait for a […]
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The Qatar Weightlifting Federation as the Organizing Committee of the Qatar Cup informed the IWF that the 5th Qatar Cup originally scheduled for 13-16 December was postponed.
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The IOC Executive Board today confirmed that weightlifting will be expected to continue demonstrating progress in the fight against doping before the sport’s place on the programme of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games is confirmed. The decision followed the IOC’s review of the International Weightlifting Federation’s (IWF’s) comprehensive actions to improve anti-doping across the sport, […]
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