• IWF President Mohammed Jalood meets with the Bulgarian Minister of Sports

    Updated: 2023-05-30 14:51:22
    The IWF President Mohamed Jalood is on an official visit to Bulgaria at the invitation of Aref Majed, the new president of the Bulgarian Weightlifting Federation. During his visit, the IWF President met Vesela Lecheva, the Bulgarian Minister of Youth and Sports. The IWF delegation in Bulgaria also includes Antonio Conflitti, president of the European […]

  • Countdown for the IWF Worlds in Riyadh is launched!

    Updated: 2023-05-26 09:57:31
    The IWF sent yesterday to its National Member Federations a circular with the milestones for the upcoming IWF World Championships, taking place in Riyadh (KSA) from September 4-17, 2023. In accordance with the applicable deadlines, Preliminary entries are to be sent by no later than June 4, while Final entries must be confirmed until July […]

  • IWF Press Release – Participation of PRK athletes at the upcoming IWF Grand Prix 

    Updated: 2023-05-24 18:15:43
    The IWF is aware of comments made by members of the weightlifting community regarding the return to competition of athletes representing the People’s Republic of Korea (PRK). As an International Federation determined to eradicate doping and deliver a fair and clean sport, we fully understand the strength of feeling on this matter and recognise the […]

  • Athletes Direct Support Programme: one more week to apply!

    Updated: 2023-05-24 09:41:46
    Following the recent announcement (link here) by the IWF of an Athletes Direct Support Programme, aimed at assisting 10 weightlifters in their preparation for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris (FRA), the IWF can confirm that some places are still available! As per the regulations of this initiative, interested lifters have to send their application […]

  • 422 lifters ready to shine in Havana (CUB)

    Updated: 2023-05-22 15:16:04
    409 athletes from 72 nations (plus 13 Individual Neutral Athletes, following the approval by the IWF Executive Board on May 20, 2023) are expected to compete in Havana, the Cuban capital, from June 8-18, in the first 2023 IWF Grand Prix. This important competition is a qualification event for the 2024 Paris Games, and follows […]

  • IWF Executive Board Meeting – May 20, 2023

    Updated: 2023-05-20 14:55:53
    Following its meeting on May 12, 2023 and the implementation of the IWF Policy related to the participation of athletes and support personnel with Russian and Belarussian passports at IWF events, the IWF Executive Board gathered today to officially validate the status of the following AIN athletes and support personnel: Petr ASAYONAK (Athlete)                                    ELIGIBLEAndrei FRALOU (Athlete)         […]

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