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The curtain fell on “Alexandreio Melathros” from Thessaloniki, and the European Youth and U15 Championships for boys and girls, organized from June 15 to 23, 2024, ended with an impressive closing ceremony, where the best were awarded athletes during the celebration of the International Olympic Day.RESULTSThe stage emptied, the light panels went out, the lights went out and the President of the Hellenic Weightlifting Federation, Theano Zagliveri, handed over the EWF flag to the representative of Poland, Jacek Goralski, representative of the host country of this year’s European Junior and U23 Championships, in Poland.The European Junior Weightlifting Championships ended both…

In Thessaloniki, on the occasion of the European Youth and U15 Championships, in full swing until Sunday, June 23, 2024, there was a new educational meeting organized by the EWF Anti Doping and Fair Play Commissions led by Denise Offermann and Alexandru Padure.With the support of the Hellenic Weightlifting Federation, the approximately 100 participants (athletes, coaches and officials) enjoyed a special lecturer and a detailed presentation on the importance of the extremely important topic of anti-doping in our sport. It is about the well-known doctor of the Hellenic Weightlifting Federation and member of the IWF Medical Committee Georgios Tsikouris, who…

The start of the 2024 Youth and U15 European Weightlifting Championships for boys and girls was officially announced on saturday night, the 15 of July 2024, at the “Alexandrio Melathros” Sports Complex in Thessaloniki by the EWF President Antonio Conflitti, who welcomed all the athletes and delegations: “I want to wish good luck to all the participants in these great championships that are taking place just before the Olympics, in the country where the Olympics were born. And you Greeks have here the most iconic weightlifting athlete, Pyrros Dimas.”The start of the 2024 Youth and U15 European Weightlifting Championships for…

Source & photos: Belgian Olympic and Interfederal CommitteeThree-time Olympian and current President of the Belgian Weightlifting Federation, Tom Goegebuer, has been awarded the Order of Merit of the BOIC. This Award honours an individual who made an exceptional contribution to the Olympic Movement in Belgium.Tom Goegebuer was handed the award by BOIC President Jean-Michel Saive – OLY and CEO Cédric Van Branteghem, OLY during the General Assembly of the BOIC on 4 June. This General Assembly was hosted by Belgian Defence at the Royal Military Academy, Belgium. Tom Goegebuer with BOIC President Jean-Michel Saive and CEO Cédric Van Branteghem General…

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…