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The men entered the competition on the second day of the 2026 EWF European Youth & U15 Championships in Kosovo, with four titles decided across the U15 and Youth categories.Moldova made the strongest possible start in the Boys U15 51 kg category, taking both gold and silver.Tudor CRISTEA went six-for-six on the platform, improving with every attempt. He finished with 83 kg in the Snatch and 101 kg in the Clean & Jerk for a winning Total of 184 kg.His teammate Ilia COSTIC stayed close throughout the competition and took silver with 181 kg after lifting 82 kg and 99…

The first medals of the 2026 EWF European Youth & U15 Championships were decided on Thursday, as the competition opened in Kosovo with five women’s categories and a busy first day in the European Youth record book.The lightest U15 category provided the first champion of the event. Hungary’s Jazmin Regina LORANT won the Women U15 41 kg title with a 125 kg Total, made up of 55 kg in the Snatch and 70 kg in the Clean & Jerk.Andreea LEMNARU of Romania finished second on 110 kg, while Leila KOTVITSKAIA, representing Russia, took bronze with 107 kg. Türkiye then collected…

On 1 August, the new bodyweight categories came into force, and accordingly, the EWF published its record standards on the same date.Following the subsequent publication of the IWF standards, the EWF Technical Committee conducted a further review of the EWF record standards. As a result of this review, the standards are now being republished.RECORDSEuropean record standards are established for the age categories recognized by the IWF. Since the U15 and U23 age categories are not subject to ADAMS requirements or doping controls, no European record standards have been established for these categories, nor will European records be recognized for these…

The EWF continues to implement the initiative previously announced by EWF President, Dr Astrit Hasani, to organize additional training camps for young athletes. Following the successful completion of the EWF Training Camp in Switzerland and the strong support expressed for such activities, the EWF is pleased to announce the organization of a second training camp this year.The EWF Executive Board has already reviewed and confirmed that Tsaghkadzor, Armenia, will host the 2026 EWF Youth Training Camp, scheduled for early December.Tsaghkadzor is a resort town and urban municipal community located in the Kotayk Province of Armenia. It is a renowned ski…

At its most recent meeting, the EWF Executive Board discussed and approved the proposal submitted by the Kosovo Weightlifting Federation regarding the accommodation arrangements for participants of the 2026 European Youth & U15 Championships.It was confirmed that all participants will be accommodated at the Hotel Gallery – Thermo Mineral & Spa, located at Rr. Balkanska, Klokot. The hotel offers a five-star experience, featuring extensive spa facilities, a wellness center, sauna, sun terrace, and landscaped gardens.In addition, Hotel Gallery – Thermo Mineral & Spa will serve as both the training and competition venue for the Championships.This decision was made with the…

Media formRegulations V 1.1Preliminary Entry by BWPreliminary Entry by Nation2026 European Junior & U23 Weightlifting Championships will take place in Durrës from 12 to 19 October 2026, with the FAFA Hotel serving as the official competition venue. REGULATIONS Durrës has become one of Europe’s most recognizable weightlifting destinations, earning a reputation for its excellent organization and warm hospitality. The European weightlifting family will return to Durrës for the fifth time to stage the European Junior & U23 Championships, following the successful editions held in 2008, 2017, 2022, and 2025. The FAFA Hotel, as an accommodation hub, had also successfully hosted the 2023…

The European Weightlifting Federation is pleased to announce that the 2026 EWF Youth Training Camp will take place from 12 to 19 July at the renowned Federal Office of Sport (BASPO) National Sports Centre in Macolin (Magglingen), Switzerland.All participants will be accommodated at the prestigious BASPO Sports Centre, one of Europe’s leading high-performance sports facilities, which will also serve as the official training venue throughout the camp.The EWF expects the participation of delegations from Czech Republic, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Malta, Mongolia, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Serbia, Switzerland, bringing together a total of 77 athletes…

On 11 July 2026, the European Weightlifting Federation successfully held its Special Congress via Zoom. The Congress was convened to consider and adopt amendments to the EWF Constitution and Rules.The meeting was attended by delegates representing 41 Member Federations, reflecting the strong engagement of the European weightlifting community in the Federation’s governance and future development.The most significant decision adopted during the Congress was the approval of the relocation of the EWF’s registered seat to Luxembourg, which was passed by an overwhelming majority of the delegates, 38 votes in favour.The adopted amendments mark an important milestone in the Federation’s continued modernisation…

European weightlifting will have a strong presence at the 2026 IWF World Youth Championships, which will be held in Cali, Colombia from 5–11 July 2026.A total of 77 European athletes are expected to compete at the event. The group includes 38 women and 39 men,The 2026 IWF World Youth Championships will offer young European lifters an important opportunity to compete on the global stage, gain international experience, and showcase the future strength of European weightlifting.The European Weightlifting Federation is proud to see so many young lifters from Europe taking part in this important event. The EWF wishes all athletes, coaches…

Denise Offermann, EWF Project Coordinator and EWF Technical Committee Member, participated in the Annual Partners Meeting organised by the EOC EU Office in Brussels.The meeting brought together key European sport stakeholders to discuss strategic developments in sport policy, funding opportunities, governance, and future priorities for the European Sport Model.A report prepared by Denise Offermann following this important meeting is available below.The EWF looks forward to further strengthening its cooperation with the EOC EU Office and to developing its first joint EWF–EOC/EU initiatives and activities. Report prepared by Denise OffermannThe EOC EU Office held its Annual Partners intense 2 day Meeting on…