In these final days of 2023, we are very happy to report on a very successful year for the weightlifting family! We can proudly say that these last 12 months have been an important milestone in the already rich 118-year history of our International Federation. The highlight of this year’s achievements occurred on October 16, […]
The IWF sent this week to its National Member Federations all the information concerning the applicable deadlines for the 2024 IWF World Cup, to be held in Phuket (THA), from March 31 to April 11, 2024. According to this procedure, the Preliminary Entry deadline is December 31, 2023, exactly three months before the start of […]
A sister and brother aged 12 and 17, an Olympic medallist, an improving Italian teenager and a refugee were among the top performers in a series of age-group and senior national championships throughout Europe. Arguably the most remarkable performance was by Emily Ibanez, who became the youngest ever medallist in an IWF competition this year. […]
The IWF recently became one of the 48 sports organisations adhering to the “Sports for Nature” programme, an initiative aimed at safeguarding nature, while contributing to national and global biodiversity goals. Under this framework, our International Federation assumes its responsibility towards the adoption of measurable actions for the protection of nature. “Sports for Nature” is a […]
After the conclusion of a very successful IWF Grand Prix in Doha (QAT), the IWF President Mohammed Jalood was this weekend in Rome (ITA) on the occasion of the Italian Weightlifting Championships, where he could witness excellent performances from the best lifters in the country. Invited by the IWF Secretary General and President of the […]