On the occasion of the IWF Executive Board meeting in Tokyo, the Members had the opportunity to visit the Tokyo 2020 venues. They got a glimpse of the Olympic Village construction site and the Tokyo International Forum. The venue to host the weightlifting competitions is located close to the Emperor Palace in the heart of […]
The Burundian Weightlifting Federation held its Elections in Bujumbura on April 26th, 2017. The following officials were elected: President: Vincent NTIBARIKURE Vice President: Richard MBONIMPA General Secretary: Oscar NDIHOKUBWAYO Vice General Secretary: Grace NDAYIZEYE Treasurer: Jocelyne GIRUKWISHAKA Congratulations to all the elected officials!
President of the Weightlifting Federation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and IWF Vice-President Zhanat Tussupbekov is also taking up the function of Honorary Consul working to strengthen the relations between Kazakhstan and Georgia. The sport leader received his appointment from the Georgian Ambassador of Kazakhstan. His future tasks will include building up the economic and […]
IOC Program Commission compiled the requests received from several IFs and made a proposal presented to the IOC Executive Board. The decision marks a key milestone in the evolution of the Olympic Programme by introducing youth-focused innovation, increasing gender equality, and reducing the overall size of the Games. Weightlifting was confirmed as one of the […]
Dear Member Federation Delegates, As you know the Electoral Congress is one of the biggest, most important and exciting administrative event in the world of weightlifting. TAWA Thai Amateur Weightlifting Association held a very well-organized, brilliant gathering in Bangkok. I would like to express my gratitude to Mrs. Boossaba, TAWA President and Maj. Gen. Intarat […]