The European Weightlifting Federation has officially announced the members of its newly formed Athletes’ Commission, following a thorough vetting process that concluded.
The athletes elections took place immediately after the EWF Congress, during the 2025 EWF Senior European Championships, hosted in Chișinău, Moldova, from April 13 to 21, 2025. Athletes voted for athletes, casted their votes on-site in the presence of the Moldova Public Notery, marking a historic step in strengthening athlete representation within European weightlifting.
After the final eligibility checks and confirmation procedures, the following athletes have been confirmed as members of the EWF Athletes’ Commission:
Ivona Gavran (CRO)
Kiara Klug (GER)
Despina Polaktsidou (GRE)
Sean Brown (IRL)
Vasil Marinov (BUL)
Levan Ochigava (GEO)
The Commission will serve as a direct link between athletes and the EWF leadership, providing a platform for athlete input on key decisions and initiatives across the sport.