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Tbilisi, Georgia – In the heart of Georgia’s vibrant capital, the 2023 Kakhi Cup unfolded on December 20, paying homage to three-time Olympic champion Kakhi Kakhiashvili. Athletes from Ukraine, Turkiye, Uzbekistan, and Lithuania joined their Georgian counterparts in Tbilisi, each vying for the prestigious Kakhi Cup. Emphasizing merit and skill, the tournament awarded the top six athletes based on the Sinclair formula, presenting them with the revered Kakhi’s Cup, certificates, and monetary rewards. During the closing ceremony, representatives from the governing bodies of Georgian sports were in attendance, highlighting the tournament’s importance within the national and international sports arena. A…

Excitement Soars as EWF Movie Takes Center Stage Get ready for a cinematic journey as the European Weightlifting Federation (EWF) proudly presents its latest creation, the EWF Movie titled “Accelerated Explosion: First Attempt.”https://youtu.be/C8TuwLZTrgo You can catch “Accelerated Explosion: First Attempt” exclusively on EWF WEB TV at www.ewfsport.tv. Don’t miss out on the explosive action!

Novi Sad, Serbia – Tamara Jovic has been elected as the new General Secretary of the Serbian Weightlifting Federation, a decision made at the federation’s Congress on December 22, 2023, in Novi Sad.Acknowledged for her experience and commitment to weightlifting, Jovic’s role is anticipated to positively impact the federation’s direction.The European Weightlifting Federation (EWF) has extended its heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Jovic and the entire Executive Board of the SWF.

The Italian Absolute Championships finals took place in the Army Olympic Sports Center in Rome on December 16-17, 2023.Giovanni Malagò (Coni President), Mohammed Jalood (IWF President), and Dr Antonio Urso (IWF General Secretary) were there and awarded Sergio Massidda and Oscar Reyes for the results obtained during the last World Championship. Mr. Giovanni Malagò emphasized the evolving nature of the Olympic program and the challenges of maintaining and expanding sports within it. He acknowledged the International Weightlifting Federation’s (IWF) successful efforts under the leadership of Dr Antonio Urso and Mr. Mohammed Jalood in governance and reform, particularly in the fight…

In a move that celebrates the spirit and history of weightlifting, the International Weightlifting Federation’s executive board has officially declared October 16 as the annual Weightlifting World Day. This date holds special significance as it celebrates the decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2023 to reinstate weightlifting in the program of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.October 16 will now serve as a day of recognition for the sport’s resilience, its athletes’ dedication, and the global community’s passion for weightlifting. IWF EB, photo by IWF

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.…