One of the main initiatives announced and launched by the EWF Presidency has already generated the first fruitful official meeting in Albania, on the occasion of the European Senior Championships. Continental leaderships and representatives from Europe – President Antonio Conflitti and General Secretary Milan Mihajlovic, Africa – President Khaled Mehalhel and General Secretary Manareddin Eshelli, Asia – First Vice-president Mohammed Jaloud, Panamerica – President Jose Quinones and General Secretary William Pena, IWF – Interim President Michael Irani and, in remote, Oceania approached the first discussions for the design and implementation of common measures for the joint development and promotion of our sport.
Of course, discussions have taken place to ensure the smooth conduct of the Special Electoral Congress, to be held in Tirana on June 25-26, 2022.
Other important topics were those related to the rediscovery of weightlifting by organizing sports activities on the beach or outdoors. The organization of training and certification actions for coaches at the intercontinental level, as well as the organization of joint training camps are essential topics for the Intercontinental Commission and will be subject of future meetings and plan of activity.
The meeting was also attended by Mr. Eshaq Ebrahim, President of the Bahrain Weightlifting Federation, who has already indicated his readiness to hold the first major weightlifting event on the beach.
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