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EWF is ecstatic to be able to continue the youth weightlifters’ training camp.Next week will see the start of the popular European Youth training camp, Konya, Türkiye 13th – 20th of August. A maximum capacity of 14 Federations will be in attendance with 40 athletes, 20 boys and 20 girls 13 -17 years, and their 23 coaches.Emphasis will also include building friendships while encouraging sharing and learning from each other.Each day will start with morning outdoor mobility and movement exercises followed by two gym training sessions in the morning and afternoon.Each evening Coaching and scientific lectures for the coaches will take place. An Anti-Doping education…

Bucharest, 3rd August 2023 – The final day of the EWF European Junior and U23 Championships brought forth an exhibition of sheer strength, tenacity, and athletic prowess. The echo of roaring applause filled the venue, honoring the athletes’ admirable performances and the crowning of the day’s champions.Setting the tone for the day, the Men’s Junior +109kg group saw Turkiyes Ali Oflaz clinch the coveted gold, showcasing an astounding display of strength. His compatriot, Onur Demirci, seized the silver, with Slovakia’s Vladimir Macura securing the bronze. Their performances echoed the competition’s spirit, solidifying an unforgettable start to the day. The Women’s…

Bucharest, 3rd August 2023 – The energy was palpable as Day Eight of the EWF European Junior and U23 Championships unfolded, the athletes displaying unparalleled strength and skill in their weight categories. The day was filled with raw emotions, dramatic triumphs, and new champions being crowned.Kicking off the day’s contests, the Men’s U23 102kg category witnessed an exhilarating victory by Tudor Bratu from Moldova. Illia Moskalenko of Ukraine and Bartlomiej Adamus from Poland completed the winning trio, each demonstrating remarkable power and precision in their lifts. The Women’s Junior +87kg category was dominated by Turkiye athletes, with Tuana Suren with…

Bucharest, 1st August 2023 – The EWF European Junior and U23 Championships, already a hotbed for awe-inspiring performances, reached new peaks on the seventh day as competitors shattered records and showcased their intense dedication.The day began with an intense display from the Men’s Junior and U23 96kg B Groups. The first A group was the Men’s Junior 96kg, where Gervasi Tabagari of Georgia won gold. Danylo Chyniakov of Ukraine and Simone Karol Abati of Italy claimed silver and bronze, respectively. In the Men’s U23 96kg category, Raphael Friedrich of Germany emerged as the gold medalist. Irakli Gobejishvili of Georgia and…

Bucharest, 1st August 2023 – The Bucharest stage lit up with more sensational performances on the sixth day of the EWF European Junior and U23 Championships. With both new and familiar faces gracing the podium, the spirit of competition reached new heights.The day began with the Mens Junior and U23 89kg B Groups along, with the Womens U23 71kg B Group, which showcased the competitors strength and determination from the start.The first A Group to display their mettle was the Men’s Junior 89kg group. Armenia’s Suren Grigoryan emerged victorious, earning top honors. Zurab Mskhaladze of Georgia and Ertjan Kofsha from…

Bucharest, 31st July 2023 – Spectators and athletes alike felt the exhilarating ripples of achievement on the fifth day of the EWF European Junior and U23 Championships. Weightlifters from across the continent clashed in a spectacle of strength, making for another memorable day in the Romanian capital. The curtains were raised with the Men’s Junior 81kg and U23 B Groups, kick-starting the day with a potent display of grit and power. Dominating the first A group of the day, the Men’s Junior 81kg, was Georgia’s Saba Asanidze, whose awe-inspiring performance earned him the gold. He shared the platform with Germany’s…

Bucharest, 29th July 2023 – The fourth day of the EWF European Junior and U23 Championships was brimming with action, as the competitors showcased their prowess and dedication, captivating audiences around the globe. The day began with the Women’s Junior and U23 64kg B Groups, setting the tone for an electrifying day of competition. The first A group to take the stage was the Women’s Junior 64kg category. Vitaliia Fylypiv of Ukraine claimed the gold medal in a display of outstanding strength and control. Romanian competitor Anca Grosu and French athlete Loane Payet followed suit, earning the silver and bronze…

Bucharest, 29th July 2023 – The third day of the EWF European Junior and U23 Championships carried on the momentum from the previous days, witnessing a series of breathtaking performances from an array of Europe’s most skilled weightlifters. Kicking off the day’s events was the Men’s Junior 67kg category. The arena echoed with applause as Turkiye Kahriman Kaan ascended to the top of the podium, followed by Tigran Karapetyan from Armenia and Hubert Pietrzak of Poland, who claimed the silver and bronze medals respectively. The competition then progressed to the Women’s U23 59kg category. It was Ukraine’s Kamila Konotop who…

After a hiatus of a few years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships for Youth, Juniors, and Seniors finally made a triumphant return. India, the host country for the 2023 edition, organized an extraordinary event in the bustling city of Greater Noida. The championship attracted athletes from 19 different countries, making it a truly international spectacle. Participants from various corners of the world, including European nations such as England, Wales, and Malta, joined teams from Australia, Samoa, Nauru, Solomon Islands, Fiji, Canada, Barbados, South Africa, Uganda, Mauritius, Botswana, India, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, forming a diverse…

The annual Finnish Youth Weightlifting Carnival Camp in Rovaniemi kicked off with a grand start on Monday at the renowned Santasport. The five-day camp, filled with a fusion of intense training, friendly competition, and boundless adventures, is set to conclude on Friday. The prestigious event has brought together over 30 promising junior weightlifters, aged between 8 and 16 years, from across Finland. They are being mentored by a team of ten seasoned coaches dedicated to honing the youths’ physical prowess and fostering a sense of camaraderie among the group. The camp, much loved for its blending of traditional weightlifting instruction…