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By Brian OliverKamila Konotop from Ukraine won her third senior continental title in a dramatic women’s 59kg contest at the European Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria. The drama did not involve Konotop, who finished 15kg clear, but featured a cast of seven lifters aiming to make ground in the Olympic rankings This was a crucial day for those hoping to go to Paris 2024. While Konotop is assured of finishing near the top of the rankings, there is a desperately close contest further down.Athletes who started the day in 10th, 11th, 12th , 13th and 15th place all failed to make…

By Brian OliverHost nation Bulgaria had four men on the podium in two contests, an Armenian teenager claimed the women’s 55kg, and American Hampton Morris made a big gain in the Olympic rankings on the second day of the European Championships in Sofia.Morris moved up from 10th place to seventh after outperforming all the Europeans in the 61kg session. Team USA cannot win medals here but their totals count in the Paris 2024 rankings.They were given permission to compete in Bulgaria rather than the Pan American Championships later this month in Venezuela, a country with which USA has no diplomatic…

By Brian OliverMihaela Cambei returned to the platform an hour after winning the first medal event of the European Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria, to receive the award as EWF top female lifter of 2023. Lasha Talakhadze was the men’s winner.“Thankyou!” Cambei said. “Come on people, let’s go to Paris!”The Romanian set a senior European record on her way to victory at 49kg, and is the continent’s highest-placed athlete in the rankings for Paris 2024. Cambei is fifth on 199kg, only 1kg behind three athletes on 200kg, and the Chinese leader Jiang Huihua on 216kg.That carried on the good work of…

By Brian OliverMihaela Cambei wore her national colours with pride once more as she won her second senior continental title on the opening day of the 2024 European Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria. Cambei broke her own 49kg European record in total as she made five good lifts for 90-109-199. That was 1kg more than her best in Olympic qualifying and leaves her in a strong position in fifth place, only 1kg behind three of the four above her.She has now won three European titles taped up in the colours of Romania’s flag, blue, yellow and red. It has helped her…

The President of the European Weightlifting Federation, Antonio Conflitti recently conducted an important visit to the France Weightlifting Federation (FWF) offices, showcasing his continued efforts to learn about NF activities and to update them on the EWF ongoing work.This visit not only provided an opportunity to discuss weightlifting in France and Europe, but it also focused on weightlifters’ preparation and participation in the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.During the visit, the EWF President got the opportunity to meet the President of the FWF, Michel RAYNAUD, and his team. The agenda for the day included detailed discussions about the FWF’s present…

The EWF EB informs you of the recent developments in forming the Temporary EWF Athletes Commission under the new EWF Constitution in force. The Working Group for the Selection of candidates is composed of Mr. Caruana Jesmond (Chair), Mr. Shai Oren (Legal Adviser), Mr. Osei Forrester (IWF AC Chair), Dr Mihajlovic Milan (EWF General Secretary), Kt. Conflitti Antonio (EWF President), successfully established a process for EWF Member Federations to nominate athletes for this commission and present the proposal to the EWF EB and the EWF Congress.The EWF has received a total of seven applications. Each applicant has gone through a…

Lima, Peru – January 14, 2024 – In a significant gathering for the Pan American Weightlifting Federation (PAWF), key positions within the organization were filled through elections held in Lima, Peru. Jose Quinones was elected by acclamation underscores the confidence and support he enjoys among the member nations.The elections also confirmed William Pena as the General Secretary, while Treasurer’s position was filled by Seijas Luis.The PAWF also welcomed new Vice Presidents, reflecting the federation’s commitment to inclusivity and regional representation. The elected Vice Presidents include Alvardo Nadia as first Vice President and Walker Craig, Barcelan Jorge, and Zambrano Luis as…

Los Angeles, USA – Michel Raynaud, President of the French Weightlifting Federation (FFHM), visited the United States for a meeting with Jenny Schumacher, Chair of the Board of USA Weightlifting. This visit, initiated by an invitation from the Weightlifting Federation USA, focused on enhancing collaboration, particularly in the context of the upcoming Olympic Games.The discussions in Los Angeles centered around the organization and technical aspects of weightlifting events, with a special emphasis on the Paris 2024 and LA 2028 Olympics. Both federations exchanged valuable insights and strategies for the successful conduct of these international events.The meeting concluded on a positive…

We would like to draw your attention to new Only Weigh-in option provided by the EWF Entry System:The ONLY WEIGH-IN option is not mandatory, but will help the EWF and LOC for a better management of the competition and visibility.With the intention to have an estimated effective participation of your athletes at the upcoming Senior European Championships in Sofia BUL, considering that the Event will be televised and in the context of the ongoing Olympic Qualification System for Paris 2024 Olympic Games,  the EWF provides now the new ONLY WEIGH-IN option on its Entry System platform for the athletes that wishes to…

On the Warsaw Academy of Physical Education (AWF) University Day, ten great athletes, the “GOLDEN TEN,” former students and graduates of AWF University, are presented with a mural as a result of a vote of the entire academic community. A magnificent mural has been unveiled on one of the walls of the newly renovated AWF Student House, situated nearest to Marymoncka Street. This artistic creation, which is almost visible from the office of the Polish Weightlifting Federation (PZPC), pays homage to some of the most iconic figures in Polish sports, all of whom have been associated with AWF Warsaw during…