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IOC impressed by astonishing progress in London

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has reported that preparations are advancing at an astonishing rate following the latest Coordination Commission visit to London. During the three-day visit, the Commission, led by Chairman Denis Oswald, received updates on the progress made since its last visit in July, and visited a number of venues, including Wembley Arena, […]

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La IWF ha publicado el Mundo Pesistico!

Quisiéramos informar a todos Ustedes que apareció el número 2010/3 del Mundo Pesístico, la Revista Oficial de la Federación Internacional de Halterofilia. Pueden suscribir a la revista en la Secretaría IWF: eva.balogh.@nulliwfnet.net o en la página web de la IWF: www.iwf.net

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Olympic Test Event schedule confirmed!

The Test Event programme for London 2012 has been confirmed with the collaboration of the IFs working on it closely with LOCOG. The events will vary in scale and each event will fully test the field of play and technology systems. Test Events will also enable the public to see exciting competitive sport in Olympic […]

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Education seminar at the IWF Clubs Grand Prix

The IWF seized the opportunity of the 1st Continental Clubs Grand Prix and Jr. Commonwealth Championships to hold an Educational Seminar in Penang, Malaysia, before the first competition day on 12th December 2010. Renowned and experienced lecturers presented the following topics: Mr. Sam Coffa, IWF Vice-President and Chairman of the IWF Technical Committee started on […]

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Competitions started in Penang at the 1st IWF Continental Clubs Grand Prix

The Welcome dinner of the 1st IWF Continental Clubs Grand Prix was attended by numerous dignitaries of Malaysia and the International Weightlifting leaders, including Sam Coffa, Vice President, Ong Poh Eng, Executive Board Member and Paul Coffa, Oceania and Commonwealth Federations’ General Secretary. „For Malaysia hosting this prestigious weightlifting event is a great honour,” said […]

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