The EWF learned with big sadness that Mr. Marcello Zoratti, a well-known Italian sports figure, has passed away.
Zoratti has been involved and very active in Weightlifting for more than 60 years. He was one of the founder of the Alpe Adria International Weightlifting Tournament in 1965, among the bordering regions/countries of Friuli Venezia Giulia (ITA), Slovenia (SLO), and Karnten (AUT) and not only, the event being more times attended also by other countries.
He has carried out many of the most significant tasks in EWF:
- Technical Committee 13/08/1981 02/05/1987
- Vice President 02/05/1987 13/04/1999
- Chairman Technical Committee 02/05/1987 13/04/1999
- Executive Board 13/04/1999 14/04/2003
- Chairman Technical Committee 19/06/1999 13/04/2008
- Vice President 14/04/2003 13/04/2008
He has served as the FIPE Vice President for an important amount of time and helped significantly to develop weightlifting in Italy.
We will greatly miss his enthusiasm and vigor.
The EWF extends to Marcello’s family and the FIPE its sincere condolences.
Rest in peace.