IWF President Dr. Tamás Aján paid a visit today to the competition venue of the upcoming European Championships, Olympic Qualification Event in Forde, Norway and said that 3 days short of the start he was impressed by the advanced status of the preparations. “My friend, Stian Grimseth, whom I consider a role model for Norwegian and […]
Just before ‘Aquece Rio’, weightlifting Test Event for Rio2016, the IWF Vice President and Chairman of the Technical Committee Sam Coffa had a full day lecture to approximately 10 Brazilian National Technical Officials. He covered widely Rules and responsibilities of each function (Referee, Jury, Technical Controller and Timekeeper etc.), weigh-in and incorrect movements. The seminar […]
Today marks the 120th anniversary of the modern Olympic Games which were staged in Athens in 1896. Only 14 countries participated in the original tournament and there were 9 sports (43 disciplines) including weightlifting. It was officially called the Games of the I Olympiad and took place in Athens’ Panathenaic Stadium. The most successful competitor […]
On March 29 on the border of Dominican Republic and Haiti a historic agreement was signed cementing the partnership of both the Dominican Republic and Haiti Weightlifting Federations. The partnership will advance both the sport and competitive spirit of the youth in the remote border regions of both countries. Witnesses to the signatory were IWF […]
Please be informed that the host city of the 2016 Pan-American Championships has changed. The competition is moved from the City of Barraquilla to CARTAGENA, Colombia. The Official Regulation and Program of the Championships will be published soon.