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The European Weightlifting Federation, represented by the President Antonio Conflitti and Executive Board Member Alexandru Padure, participated in the work sessions of the 53rd General Assembly of the European Olympic Committees, held in Bucharest, on July 6 and 7, 2024. 53rd General Assembly of the EOC 53rd General Assembly of the EOC 53rd General Assembly of the EOC 53rd General Assembly of the EOC The European Weightlifting Federation, President Antonio Conflitti and Executive Board Member Alexandru Padure It is for the first time that the EWF has officially attended an EOC General Assembly and this only confirms the openness of…

The Serbian city Subotica has recently hosted an important promotional weightlifting event in the context of its formal designation as the European City of Sport for 2024. Tens of young people and weightlifting lovers had the opportunity to participate in several weightlifting sessions under the coordination of more experienced athletes and technicians from the local weightlifting sports club and the representatives of the Serbian and European Weightlifting Federation. The event was organized in the central city square on June 6, 2024, with the support of the EWF. The recognition of the European City of Sport 2024 title is awarded by…

A delegation from the city of Nengho (CHN), which will host the Senior World Weightlifting Championships in 2026, recently visited the French Weightlifting Federation (FFHM) headquarters. This visit marks a continuation of the growing Franco-Chinese cooperation, fostering a privileged, regular, and friendly relationship between the two federations. After welcoming the Chinese delegation back from Qatar last December, the French national Olympic team is currently training in China to prepare for Paris 2024.Philippe Geiss presented the selection system implemented by the DTN and the operations of various centers. The delegation also viewed a video showcasing the “haltero-tour” in France and the…

With the intention to constantly be updated and improve the activities of our federation, the EWF has to revise or amend its basic documents regularly.After identifying the areas of interest that require some improvements to make the EWF Constitution more efficient and to improve our work, the EWF Executive Board took action intending to intervene on some points, which are now presented to you below for further operations.The supreme authority of the EWF is the Congress. According to the EWF Constitution,the Congress has the power to:·       Amend this Constitution (article 4.1.1.);·       Decide on motions proposed by the Executive Board or by…

Montpellier, France – Weightlifting was in the spotlight this Monday as the sport led the first collective relay of the Olympic flame on French soil. The relay, featuring 24 torchbearers from local clubs, brought the flame to the Philippidés stadium in Montpellier.David Bossian, General Secretary of the French Weightlifting Federation and President of the Regional Federation, was among the torchbearers. “It was an incredible honor to represent our sport and carry the flame,” said Bossian.This event was a proud moment for the weightlifting community, showcasing their dedication and passion for the sport.We are all excited and looking forward to the start…

The EWF President Conflitti paid a special visit to the Ukrainian training camp in the Olympic Center Koncha-Zaspa where he had the opportunity to have a dialogue with the National Team’s athletes and coaches in preparation for the upcoming World and European championships, wishing them good luck.On Wednesday, the 8th of May, the EWF President Antonio Conflitti visited also the Olympic House of Ukraine and had the great pleasure to meet the President of the National Olympic Committee, Mr. Vadym Gutzait and the President of the National Weightlifting Federation, Mr. Oleksandr Gerega, in the context of the desire to strengthen…

The IWF International Coach Licence program will commence on 1st January 2025. The EWF is pleased to offer member federation experienced coaches the opportunity to achieve the IWF Level 2 Coach award and attend the international competition preparation two-day workshop.  This qualification is ideal for coaches who do not have the opportunity to participate in government-approved performance coach education programs for the sport of weightlifting or for coaches who have limited coaching experience at international competitions.  The IWF Level 2 Coach Award education program will be delivered online and will commence on the 3rd of September. The Level 2 MCQ exam will…

The EWF Executive Board has officially decided to allocate the organization of the training camp reserved for Europe’s youngest weightlifters to the Latvian Weightlifting Federation, which presented a more than complete candidacy for the optimal development of this activity, which has already become a multi-year tradition for the continental federation.Therefore, the Latvian Federation, under the coordination of coach Eduards Andruskevics, who also holds the position of Member of the EWF Coaching Research & Scientific Committee, will organize a new centralized training experience at the end of August (25.08 – 31.08.2024) after the Olympic Games in Paris, in the well-known town…

Ramiro Mora and Yekta Jamali are, therefore, officially among the 36 members of the IOC Refugee Team that will perform at the Olympic Games in Paris in 12 sports: aquatics (swimming), athletics, badminton, boxing, breaking, canoeing (slalom and sprint), cycling (road), judo, shooting, taekwondo, weightlifting, and wrestling (freestyle and Greco-Roman). Jekta Yamali Ramiro Mora International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach made the announcement during a ceremony at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Thursday (May 2). He said: “We welcome all of you with open arms. You are an enrichment to our Olympic Community, and to our societies. With…

In its eleventh edition, the Man of the Year event traditionally attracted the most prominent personalities of the year in Moldova. Lawyers, doctors, teachers, IT specialists, creative people, but also representatives from sport and young people have been rewarded for their work and talent in a festive gala event organized in Chisinau, at the highest level.75 diplomas of honor and the traditional “red trophies” were presented for the contributions made to the development of the Moldavian society, in different fields of activity. Among the guests and winners of the “Man of the Year 2023 Gala”, who appeared on the red…