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The World Anti-Doping Agency has published the 2027 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods, which will come into effect on 1 January 2027. The updated List applies to all signatories of the World Anti-Doping Code, including the International Weightlifting Federation.Athletes, coaches and support personnel are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the updated List and the Summary of Major Modifications to help prevent inadvertent anti-doping rule violations.The full 2027 Prohibited List and accompanying documents are available on the WADA website.

By Attila AdamfiThe Executive Board of the Visegrad Four Weightlifting Federation (V4WF) held its latest meeting in Bobrov, Slovakia, during the 12th European Union Cup.All four V4 countries were represented at the meeting by V4WF President Attila Adamfi (Hungary) and Executive Board members Dusan Kovac (Czech Republic), Zdzislaw Zolopa (Poland) and Marek Stit (Slovakia).Also attending were Dr. Astrit Hasani, President of the European Weightlifting Federation (EWF), and Tomas Chovanec, President of the Slovak Weightlifting Federation (SWF).The Board reviewed the federation’s recent progress, including its successful registration in Slovakia and the recent Visegrad Four competition held in the Czech Republic.“Strengthening regional…

By Slovak Weightlifting FederationFrom 17 to 20 September 2026, the Slovak village of Bobrov hosted the 12th European Union Cup in Weightlifting, a prestigious international event dedicated to the development of young European weightlifting talents. The competition took place in the Bobrov Sports Hall and attracted athletes, coaches, referees, weightlifting officials from across Europe, as well as a large number of spectators.National teams from 14 countries participated in the European Union Cup, competing over several days in the youth age categories of Under 15, Under 17, and Under 20. For the young weightlifters, the event represented not only an opportunity…

By IOAThe International Olympic Academy (IOA) proudly inaugurated its new Weightlifting Room at its premises in Ancient Olympia, further enhancing its sports offering to participants and athletes visiting the birthplace of the Olympic Games to attend the international educational programmes of the Academy.The new facility is equipped with a state-of-the-art ELEIKO weightlifting platform and set of weights, generously donated by the European Weightlifting Federation (EWF) and its official sponsor, ELEIKO. The inauguration was conducted by the President of the International Olympic Academy, Dr Charilaos Tsolakis, and the President of the European Weightlifting Federation, Dr Astrit Hasani.The new Weightlifting Room reflects…

Prepared by Dr Milan Mihajlovic, FISU TCC WeightliftingThe 7th edition of the FISU World University Championship Weightlifting was successfully held in Doha, Qatar, from 8 to 12 September 2026. The championship brought together 112 university athletes from 21 countries, who competed over five days across all eight IWF bodyweight categories.The Fédération Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU, International University Sports Federation) was formally established following its constitutive General Assembly on 1 June 1949. However, the history of international university sport extends considerably further back.Weightlifting has been an important part of FISU’s Universiade and World University Championship programme for many years, with…

The 2026 EWF Youth Training Camp will be held in Tsaghkadzor, Armenia, from 1 to 7 December.Organized by the European Weightlifting Federation together with the Weightlifting Federation of Armenia, the camp will bring together young athletes and coaches from across Europe.During the week, participants will have the chance to train, improve their skills, share experience, and build stronger connections with other EWF Member Federations.The EWF has invited all Member Federations to take part in the camp, with the Regulations and Participation Form included in the official invitation.2026 Participation Form Training Camp2026 Regulations EWF Youth Camp Armenia

The XXXI International Waldemar Malak Memorial was successfully held on 29 August 2026 in Gdańsk, Poland, bringing together athletes from across Europe for another strong edition of this traditional international weightlifting competition.The tournament was organised by MKS Atleta Gdańsk, led by its President Lech Labudda, together with the Polish Weightlifting Federation. The competition took place at the MKS Atleta Gdańsk sports hall and once again honoured the memory and sporting legacy of Waldemar Malak, the Polish weightlifter who won an Olympic bronze medal at the Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games.This year’s competition featured 18 athletes representing 10 countries : Georgia, Poland,…

The 2026 EWF European Youth & U15 Championships came to an end on Thursday, 27 August, after eight days of competition in Kosovo.Three Youth categories remained on the programme for the final day, with Spain, Italy and Georgia taking the last European titles of the Championships.The first event of the day M YO 95 belonged to Spain’s Erik Ismael GUADAMUD PICO.The Spanish lifter opened his record count with 150 kg in the Snatch, establishing a new European Youth record.He continued in the Clean & Jerk with 181 kg, which was itself a European Youth record, before improving the mark to…

Day 7 of the 2026 EWF European Youth & U15 Championships opened with the B group of the Youth Women 69 kg category, before four medal sessions followed through the day.The B group opened the programme at 10:30, with Hungary’s Luca KARASSZON producing the best Total of the session at 171 kg after 82 kg in the Snatch and 89 kg in the Clean & Jerk.The medals would be decided two hours later when the A group took to the platform.Belgium’s Lise STERCKX had the early advantage with 89 kg in the Snatch, one kilogram ahead of Türkiye’s Zehranur ASLAN.ASLAN…

Day 6 of the 2026 EWF European Youth & U15 Championships began with the B groups in the Youth Men 75 kg and 85 kg categories, before four medal sessions followed through the afternoon and evening.The Youth Men 75 kg was the first medal session of the day, and it quickly became a record battle.Albania’s Antonino MULLISI finished the Snatch on top with 135 kg, setting a new European Youth record. Arsenii KUROCHKIN, representing Russia, was three kilograms behind on 132 kg, with Ukraine’s Ivan PLOSKINA another kilogram back on 131 kg.The order changed in the Clean & Jerk. KUROCHKIN…