More than 20 memorabilia items from the Beijing Olympics, from an autographed torch to a barbell kissed by a Chinese weightlifting winner, will be up for auction next week to commemorate the first anniversary of the games. Other items to be sold Aug. 8 include inflatable boats that carried judges and the media during sailing […]
During July 25-26, 2009 Thai Amateur Weightlifting Association (TAWA) held a Thai Coaching seminar at Chiang Mai, Thailand. There were 40 people from nationwide clubs to participate. Main topics were led and delivered by Major General Intarat Yodbangtoey (IWF Executive Board Member), Mr. Nippon Limboonsuebsai (IWF Coaching & Research Committee Member), Mrs. Boossaba Yodbangtoey (TAWA […]
The continental challenge for Europe’s Junior lifters started with an Opening Ceremony and the first competitions on 28 July 2009.3 years after hosting the European Youth Championships, the small but sports-loving city of Landskrona is the venue of this year’s edition of the Junior Championships. Swedish Weightlifting Federation President Benny Johansson and his staff provide […]
The European Weightlifting Federation (EWF) held its Congress in Landskrona, Sweden, on the eve of the Junior European Championships. IWF President and Honorary EWF President Dr. Tamás Aján was also in attendance and greeted the Congress participants and the host Swedish Federation.
Gottfried Schödl’s 85th birthday Gottfried Schödl was President of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) between 1972 and 2000. He ran the world of weightlifting for a record number of 28 years from the moment when press lift had been cancelled to the end of the 20th century. Gottfried Schödl began his sports career as a skater then […]