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The EOC EU Office of Sports “The House of European Sport” serves as the Brussels-based representation of the European Olympic Committees (EOC) to the European institutions.The Office promotes the interests of the Olympic Movement and organised sport at European Union level and cooperates with an extensive network of partner organisations across Europe.The first meeting between the EWF and the office of European Sport was held during the 7th European Evening of Sport, which took place on 17 November 2025 in Brussels. The event brought together distinguished leaders of the Olympic Movement, representatives of the European institutions, and members of the…
By IWFThe Weightlifting Qualification System for the Olympic Games LA 2028 has been approved by the IOC Executive Board, after extensive consultation and collaboration with the IWF.The sport of Weightlifting will be represented at the upcoming edition of the Olympic Games by 120 lifters (60 men and 60 women), competing in 12 bodyweight categories (six for men and six for women). From this total number, 108 athletes will be selected through quota places (including 96 through a Qualification ranking, and 12 from continental representation), six can be selected as Host Country representatives, and another six will come through Universality quota.The qualification timeline…
Competitions in modern weightlifting have a long tradition dating back to the 19th century. Over time, the characteristics and forms of equipment — such as barbells, discs, sports clothing, and footwear — have evolved, as have the competition disciplines themselves, along with age and body weight categories.Polish weightlifting historian Zbigniew Gorlewski, who has made significant contributions to the history of the sport, prepared an overview of how body weight categories have changed over time at IWF and EWF competitions through his work within the EWF Historical and Statistical Commission. The EWF expresses its gratitude to Mr. Gorlewski for his dedication…
The European Weightlifting Federation is pleased to publish a continuation of the research on European junior weightlifting, focusing on the U16 and U17 age categories, authored by Gerhard Peya, President of the Austrian Weightlifting Federation and Member of the EWF Historical & Statistical Commission.The EWF expresses its sincere appreciation to Mr. Peya for his continued contribution to the preservation and development of the sport. Gerhard Peya, President of the Austrian Weightlifting Federation and Member of the European Weightlifting Federation Historical & Statistical Commission. First U16 European ChampionshipsThe first championships for schoolboys and girls took place in Kosice, Slovakia, under the…
LYON, France — The 11th International Women’s Weightlifting Tournament of Lyon will take place on 14 February 2026.Organised by La Gauloise de Vaise, the event is designed to showcase female lifters and help raise the profile of women’s weightlifting in France.The 2026 edition will feature:International participation, with athletes coming from foreign delegations A national-level competition that is qualifying for the French national finals, with expected participation from French national team athletes A senior podium cash prize: €1,000 (1st), €600 (2nd), €300 (3rd) Additional rewards for all athletes provided by the club and partners The tournament is announced to be held at Gymnase Matthias Favier…
The European Weightlifting Federation is pleased to publish a historical and strategic reflection on the development of European junior weightlifting, authored by Gerhard Peya, President of the Austrian Weightlifting Federation and Member of the European Weightlifting Federation Historical & Statistical Commission.This contribution highlights key milestones in junior weightlifting and examines the profound structural transformation the sport has undergone—particularly with regard to equality, governance, and modernization.The EWF expresses its sincere thanks to Mr. Peya for sharing his expertise and insights, which help preserve the history of our sport and inspire its future development. Gerhard Peya, President of the Austrian Weightlifting Federation…
Media FormRegulationsRegulations for the 2026 EWF European Weightlifting Championships in Batumi, Georgia (19–26 April 2026) are now confirmed.EWF Member Federations are kindly asked to review the Regulations carefully and plan all entries and procedures in line with the deadlines below.Key dates include: Whereabouts submission (19 January 2026),Preliminary entries (16–19 February 2026),Final entries (16–19 March 2026),Online final verification (30–31 March 2026),Team invoices (23–31 March 2026),Team payments by bank transfer (1–3 April 2026), andthe publication of the Start Book (10 April 2026).The competition will take place from 19–26 April 2026, with departure day on 27 April 2026.Please note that all official correspondence related…
The Preliminary Schedule for the 2026 European Championships, to be held in Batumi, Georgia, is outlined below:16 April 2026Arrival of International Technical Officials (ITOs)EWF Seminar for Competition Doctors17 April 2026EWF Ordinary Congress & Extraordinary Partial Electoral Congress (The Extraordinary Partial Electoral Congress will be exclusively dedicated to the election of vacancies within EWF Committees)18 April 2026EWF Anti-Doping SeminarMeetings of EWF CommitteesITOs Technical MeetingOpening Ceremony19 April 2026First Competition Day22 April 2026Meeting of the EWF Executive Board26 April 2026Last Competition Day27 April 2026Departure of Delegations
During its meeting held on 31 December 2025, the EWF EB discussed the U15 bodyweight categories, taking into consideration the newly approved IWF bodyweight categories.Following a joint proposal submitted by the EWF TC and the EWF CRSC, the EWF EB confirmed the introduction of new U15 bodyweight categories at the EWF events, for both boys and girls.U15 Boys:• 51 kg, 55 kg, 60 kg, 65 kg, 70 kg, 75 kg, 85 kg, +85 kgU15 Girls:• 41 kg, 45 kg, 49 kg, 53 kg, 57 kg, 61 kg, 69 kg, +69 kgThese bodyweight categories shall enter into force on 1 August…
Today, 31 December 2025, the Executive Board of the European Weightlifting Federation held its last official meeting for 2025 and took important decisions regarding the 2026 competition calendar.The EWF Executive Board decided to cancel the 2026 European Junior & U23 Weightlifting Championships, which were scheduled to take place in Poland. This decision was taken after the host country failed to provide the required guarantees for visa access for athletes from Russia and Belarus.Once again, the EWF reaffirmed its firm and consistent position that sport must remain above politics. The Federation stands for inclusion, equal opportunity, and unity through sport, and…