The PAWF informed the IWF about the loss of Colleague, Friend and Member of the PAWF Executive Board, Don Fernando Esquivel. He was President of the Costa Rican Weightlifting Federation as well. He suffered a Thrombosis and suddenly passed away. It is with deep sorrow that the IWF presents its condolences to his Family. Source: […]
Joseph Alzin was born 123 years ago on December 18th. He is the first and up to now the only Olympic medallist weightlifter from Luxembourg. On the occasion of the 1920 Antwerp Olympic Games he won his silver medal in the men’s “superheavyweight” being +82,5kg category at that time. He passed away at a very […]
“We have had the pleasure of working with Eleiko for years,” said Phil Andrews, CEO USA Weightlifting. “We are confident between the equipment quality and extensive event management knowledge, Eleiko will be a true partner in putting on our sports’ most important event in 2017 for athletes from around the world.” Colorado Springs, CO, December […]
Hidilyn Diaz’s weightlifting skills started when her task in the family was to fetch water, carrying pails that approximate her weight. Diaz got a lot of well-deserved perks for her achievements when she won the silver medal in the women’s 53-kg category at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games this year. According to the information published on Cosmo website, she officially […]
The Arabic Weightlifting Federation held its elections today in Doha, Qatar on the occasion of the 4th International Qatar Cup and Asian Cup 2016. The President Mr. Mohamed Yousef Al Mana (QAT) was re-elected unanimously for another term by the delegates. Mr. Saoud Al Abdulaziz General Secretary of Arab Union Olympic Committee was also present […]