The European Small Nations Tournament, which featured weightlifting competitions for both seniors and juniors, was held in Luxembourg from November 24th to November 27th, 2023. Representatives from Cyprus (CYP), Luxembourg (LUX), Iceland (ISL), Malta (MLT), Monaco (MON), San Marino (SMR), and Switzerland (SUI) attended the event.
The ESNWC Electoral Congress was held on November 25th at the IBIS Hotel, Findel. All Six Nations Delegates were in attendance.
Andreas Lakas (CYP) and Jesmond Caruana (MLT) are the two candidates for General Secretary. Jesmond Caruana was elected as Genera Secretary for next term.
There was also discussion about the addition of new members to the tournament, Faroe Islands and Gibraltar.
Rodmar Pulis (MLT) presented a seminar on recovery practices for improving weightlifting performance, as well as Luxembourg NADO and, EWF EB member and EWF Anti-doping Commission Chair, Denise Offerman (CYP) conducted an anti-doping seminar.
Competitions took place in Dudelange on November 25 and 26. Seven nations took part, with 21 men and 21 women.
Organizers and Officials:
The competition was run by Johann Erling (SWE), with the assistance of CM Denise Offermann (CYP) and Myriam Busselot (BEL).
Competition Jury: Erna Hedinsdottir (ISL), Rene Deville (LUX), and Glenn Van Thuyne (BEL).
Competition Referees: Jozef Lazou (BEL), Andreas Lakas (CYP), Pierrette Demuth (LUX), and Lenia Loizou (CYP).
- Best Senior Mixed Team: ISL / CYP / LUX / MLT / SMR / MON
- Best Senior Men Team: CYP / ISL / MLT
- Best Overall Men: CYP / ISL / CYP
- Best Senior Women Team: ISL / LUX / CYP
- Best Overall Women: MLT / LUX / ISL
- Best Junior Mixed Team: MLT / ISL / CYP
- Best Overall Junior Men: MLT / ISL / SMR
- Best Overall Junior Women: MLT / MLT / ISL
The European Small Nations Tournament in Luxembourg was a huge success, displaying fierce competition as well as togetherness among participating nations. The re-election of General Secretary Jesmond Caruana, as well as the inclusion of Junior competitions, added to the tournament’s significance. The commitment to educating International Technical Officials (ITOs) is recognized as critical to raising the overall level of the tournament.
EWF congratulates re-elected General Secretary Jesmond Caruana, the Luxemburg Weightlifting Federation for their efforts in organizing the event, and all participants on their excellent results.