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The EWF was the first Continent to improve its Constitution with the Athlete Commission (AC), made up entirely of athletes, providing the AC Chair voting rights in the EWF EB. Given that we are in a transitional period until the 2025 EWF Elections, including those for athletes, we decided to appoint a temporary Athlete Commission using the same criteria as the IWF.EWF President, Antonio Conflitti; EWF EB Member and current EWF Athlete Commission Chair, Jesmond Caruana; EWF EB Member and EWF Legal Adviser, Oren Shai; and IWF Athlete Commission Chair and IWF EB member, Forrester Osei compose the EWF Working Group in charge of managing…

The European Small Nations Tournament, which featured weightlifting competitions for both seniors and juniors, was held in Luxembourg from November 24th to November 27th, 2023. Representatives from Cyprus (CYP), Luxembourg (LUX), Iceland (ISL), Malta (MLT), Monaco (MON), San Marino (SMR), and Switzerland (SUI) attended the event. The ESNWC Electoral Congress was held on November 25th at the IBIS Hotel, Findel. All Six Nations Delegates were in attendance. Andreas Lakas (CYP) and Jesmond Caruana (MLT) are the two candidates for General Secretary. Jesmond Caruana was elected as Genera Secretary for next term. There was also discussion about the addition of new…

Promotion training for athletes and sports officials was organized and conducted on November 24, 2023, during the National Championship, in collaboration with the Anti-Doping Center and the Bulgarian Weightlifting Federation. The training included interactive anti-doping games, a quiz, and a WADA online survey. For their participation and correct answers in the campaign, each participant received a gift. The event was held with the goal of educating teenagers about the dangers of doping and protecting sports values as well as clean sports. During the event, Bulgaria Anti-Doping Agency promotional materials, as well as the Prohibited list, were available at the stand.Everyone…

Africa Coach Education Seminars and Workshops have been held in Cairo (EGY), and Johannesburg (RSA) :IWF International Coach Licence – Prepare for 2024IWF Level 2 Coach AwardCairo, November 1st – 3rd, 2023 – 18 coaches.Johannesburg, November 5th- 7th, 2023 – 28 coaches. Cairo, EGY Johannesburg, RSA The IWF President, Mohammed Jalood, EWF President, Kt. Antonio Conflitti, and the WFA President, Khaled Mehalhel, officially opened the events.The events began with IWF President Mohammed Jalood via Zoom. He thanked the Presidents of the EWF and WFA for their excellent collaboration. He also thanked the coaches for their participation in this important event.…

In a resounding affirmation of leadership and innovation in sports, Mohammed Jalood, the president of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), has been awarded the coveted Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award. Recognized in the category of “Arab Administrator,” Mr. Jalood was celebrated for his impactful contributions to the sport, in a ceremony that underscores the UAE’s commitment to honoring sports development on a local and global scale. At the helm of the IWF since June 2022, Mr. Jalood has been the architect behind a sweeping reform within the federation, emphasizing the pillars of governance, athlete welfare, and anti-doping…

The leadership of the European Weightlifting Federation paid a visit in the capital of the Republic of North Macedonia between November 15 and 17, just a few months after the recognition of the status of Provisional Member of the International Weightlifting Federation and the Continental Federation of the National Weightlifting Federation respectively. EWF President, Kt. Antonio Conflitti, together with the Secretary General, Dr. Milan Mihajlovic and Member of the Executive Board, Mr. Alexandru Padure, enjoyed the hospitality of the leadership of the North Macedonian Olympic Committee, Dr. Daniel Dimevski, NOC President and Dr. Sasho Popovski, NOC General Secretary and Vladimir…

Nordic Championships Landskrona, Sweden Oct. 27-28, 2023 – The Nordic Weightlifting Federation comes to life in the fall when two championships are held. Landskrona, Sweden, welcomed lifters and officials from Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden to participate in the senior championships. All in all 62 lifters competed in the competition.On the women’s side Denmark performed the strongest winning the team trophy. The best female lifter was Norway’s Sol Anette Waaler who broke three Nordic records by snatching 87 kg and clean-and-jerking 107 kg for a total of 194 kg in the 55 kg weight category.The Team Trophy on…

Landskrona, Sweden – The 2023 Nordic Senior Weightlifting Championships, held in Landskrona, Sweden, marks a significant milestone in the sport’s history with the introduction of the first-ever all-female jury. The prestigious event, bringing together top weightlifters from across the Nordic region, is now accessible to a global audience through a live stream. Photographic highlights capturing the intensity and spirit of the competition have been by  P. Wiklund. These images, showcasing athletes’ dedication and the event’s vibrant atmosphere, can be viewed here. The EWF’s commendation serves as a testament to the Championships’ significance in promoting sports equality and innovation. The Landskrona…

The Bosnia and Herzegovina Weightlifting Federation recently organized a range of tournaments. These competitions included the Open Bosnia, River Sava Championship, Memorial Andrija Malec, Sarajevo Open International and the Memorial Nermin Zecic. The latter event was held to honor the memory of a weightlifter who unfortunately passed away at the age of 27 Winners: Open Bosnia – Albania  River SAVA Championship – Turkiye Memorial Andrija Malec – Italy Sarajevo Open International – Jordan Memorial Nermin Zecic – Croatia RESULTS The European Weightlifting Federation would like to congratulate all the winners and express gratitude to the federation for their dedication, in…

Plauen, Saxony – On October 27th and 28th, Plauen will witness a sporting extravaganza as it hosts the German Weightlifting Championships for both Juniors and Seniors. The event will be live on EWF Web TV. Scheduled to begin promptly at 10 AM on Friday and to conclude by 9 PM on Saturday, the event will witness fierce competitions spread across two days. With a roster boasting around 140 athletes, the championships are gearing up to be a monumental testament to strength, discipline, and resilience. This championship, one of the premier events in the German weightlifting calendar, will see the best…