The very first congratulation
Just some minutes after the re-election of Mr. Aján as President of IWF the very first group to congratulate him was the host of this year’s World Championships Goyang City.
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Armenia: 10 athletes in Bucharest
Initial Entries indicate ten Armenian weightlifters set to compete in eight different categories at the 2009 European Weightlifting Championships in Bucharest Romania. After finishing in 1st place at the 2008 European Weightlifting Championships in Lignano, Italy with thirteen combined Gold medals, three combined silver medals, and one bronze, Team Armenia looks to repeat their successful […]
IWF President’s press conference in Madrid
Dr. Tamás Aján, IWF President had a press conferenc a day after the Electoral Congress was closed. Ma Wenguang appeared for the first time representing his new position as IWF’s General Secretary. Emilio Estarlik, President of the Spanish Federation, newly elected Executive Board Member accompanied the two top leaders of IWF. Mr. Aján in his […]
The first day of the newly elected Executive Board
At its first, informal meeting, the newly elected IWF Executive Board outlined the future program of the Board. Immediate tasks include the selection of members to complete the Board and the various Committees, co-ordination of the future World Championships and the publication of the Constitution, Technical and Competition Rules. Dr. Tamás Aján (HUN), President […]
Dr. Tamás Aján is re-elected President
The second day continued with the election to all of the leadership positions of the Federation. Dr. Tamás Aján, who has been serving as President since 2000 was re-elected by acclamation of the delegates present from 132 countries (128 participating in voting procedure). The new general secretary is Ma Wenguang (CHN).