China’s Wang Mingjuan claimed the first Weightlifting gold medal of the 2012 Olympic Games in the women’s 48kg weight category at ExCeL. The four-time world champion went into her first Games as the overwhelming favourite having not been defeated in international competition since winning her first world title in 2002. The 26-year-old triumphed with a […]
James Bond, The Beatles, Mary Poppins and Mr Bean all came together in a celebration of British history and culture as Danny Boyle’s Opening Ceremony provided a spectacular start to the London 2012 Olympic Games. In front of a packed Olympic Stadium, British Tour de France winner – and triple Olympic champion – Bradley Wiggins […]
The action begins at ExCeL today with the women’s 48kg weight category. The 26-year-old Wang’s nearest challengers are likely to come in the form of Thailand’s Panida Khamsri, Japan’s Hiromi Miyake and Turkey’s Nurdan Karagoz. Karagoz has overcome huge injury challenges in recent years to get to where she is now, but she is confident […]
On 26 July, the International Weightlifting Federation held its Technical Congress and Technical Officials Meeting. In order to provide a unique experience for the participating athletes, fans and spectators all officials were duly informed about major Olympic related weightlifting specific topics. After the Verification of the Final Entries, the Start List was officially published on […]
With the arrival of IFs, TOs and guests of the weightlifting Family to London, Matthew Curtain as LOCOG Weightlifting Manager is looking forward to the Games being the absolute highlight of the year to begin. Games Makers are providing great conditions for Weightlifters in the Training Venue ExCeL. The Mixed Zone is operational and a […]