Mr. Oscar Osthoff had outstanding results in weightlifting but also in other sports like American football, athletics, gymnastics and swimming as well. Born in 1883, March 23rd he was among the first weightlifters to win Olympic Gold Medals in St. Louis at the 1904 Olympic Games. His greatest achievements happened at home during the third […]
American Samoan Weightlifting Federation held its Electoral Congress. Mr. Ed Imo was re-elected as President, also recently elected as the President of the American Samoan National Olympic Committee. More presidents of weightlifting federations around the world who have now additionally the title of National Olympic Committee President. President: Mr. Ed Imo Vice President: Mr. Carl […]
The President of the Weightlifting Ireland Federation, Mr. Colin Buckley paid a visit to Budapest and held discussions with the IWF President Dr. Tamas Ajan. The representatives of the different key areas shared information regarding education and development. Work of the European Coaching Research & Scientific Committee and additional subjects were covered i.e. coach trainings […]
The Fiji Sports Awards first started in 2011 and was introduced by a partnership that involved the Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee, Fiji Sports Council and the Fiji National Sports Commission. The awards are to recognise the contribution of athletes, administrators, journalists and photographers to sports in Fiji. Manueli Tulo was blessed […]