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British Weight Lifting delegation at the IWF

On 2 March the IWF President and staff welcomed the delegation of British Weight Lifting at the IWF Secretariat for a constructive meeting. Ashley Metcalfe, Chief Executive and Stuart Cummings, National Development and Education Manager consulted on topical subjects including educational programs, future events, eventual joint opportunities. The IWF was impressed by the progress and achievements […]

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IWF Technical Officials Appointment Policy

Following the IWF Technical Committee and Executive Board decisions, the IWF Technical Officials Appointment Policy has been published. The document includes the appointment process starting with the IWF Call for TO Nominations, ending with the Appointment. Read the document here.

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Updates on IWF TO Uniform

Following the IWF Technical Committee and Executive Board decisions, the detailed guidelines on the new Technical Officials Uniform effective from 2015 has been published. From now on, Technical Officials can order their Uniform from either “TIKINTI” MMC in Azerbaijan or from the local manufacturer of their choice following the IWF TO Uniform Guidelines. The new […]

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IWF „Train the Trainers” Coaching Workshop

The IWF’s 2 days „Train the Trainers” Coaching Workshop started today in Bratislava, Slovakia. Dr. Tamas Ajan, IWF President opened the workshop in the presence of Maj. Gen. Yodbangtoey, IWF CRC Chairman, Mr. Frantisek Chmelar, Slovakian Olympic Committee President and Mr. Pavol Mutafov, Slovakian Weightlifting Federation President as well as Mr. Yassine Yousfi, Senior Manager, […]

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DPRK delegation meets IWF President

A delegation from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea paid a visit to Budapest for a meeting with the IWF President Dr. Tamas Ajan. Mr. Son Kwang Ho, DPR Korea Olympic Committee Vice-President and Vice Minister of the Ministry of Sports and Mr. Ri Song Guk, Executive Director of the DPR Korea Weightlifting Association discussed […]

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