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Bucharest, 27th July 2023 – The ongoing EWF European Junior and U23 Championships continued to captivate audiences on its second day with thrilling displays of athleticism, resilience, and passion from some of Europe’s finest weightlifters.Day two launched with the Men’s Junior 61kg category, where Romania’s Cosmin Isofache triumphed, buoyed by enthusiastic cheers from his home crowd. He was closely followed by Mustafa Elis of Turkiye, who clinched the silver medal, while Armenia’s Meruzhan Yeghoyan claimed the bronze in a closely contested competition. Following this was the Women’s Junior 55kg category, which saw another homegrown champion in Andreea Cotruta, adding to…

Bucharest, 25th July 2023 – The EWF European Junior and U23 Championships 2023 kicked off with exhilarating performances and standout athletes in the heart of Romania’s capital city. The first day of competition saw athletes hailing from across Europe demonstrating both their power and their precision in their respective weight categories. The championship commenced with the Women’s Junior 45kg category, showcasing incredible young talent. The Turkish lifters made their presence known with Cansu Bektas emerging victorious, followed by Marta Garcia from Spain who showed remarkable grit and determination. Altun Gamez, another Turkish athlete, won medals for Turkiye in this category…

Following the grand opening of the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) on 24th July, Maribor hosted an exceptional weightlifting event the very next day, setting the stage for an exciting and innovative approach to the sport. The bustling Main Square of Maribor transformed into a dynamic hub for weightlifting prowess as 16 athletes from 7 different countries competed fervently in both individual and team rankings. In a groundbreaking move for weightlifting, each team was uniquely composed of one girl and one boy from different nations, forming mixed international teams. This historic shift in the team composition was met with overwhelming…

EWF Secretariat is honoured to have the opportunity to interview esteemed athletes and officials from the Portuguese weightlifting team who achieved remarkable success at the 2023 EWF European Youth and U15 Championships in Chisinau, Moldova. Join us as we delve into their inspiring stories, experiences, and aspirations. This amazing team archived amazing results, and showed that weightlifting in Portugal has big plans in future. ANTUNES Joana and CANDEIAS Rafael young prodigies under guidance of their coaches Paolo and Rita ANTUNES, with the leadership of the ESTEVAO Vitor shared some inside informations about their preparations, training, winning medal moments and future…

The European Olympic Committees is an organization based in Rome, Italy, consisting of National Olympic Committees from the continent of Europe. Among other duties, the EOC organizes three major multi-sport events. These are the European Youth Olympic Festival, the Games of the Small States of Europe, and the European Games. The European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) is a biannual sports competition and has two editions: summer, which started in Brussels in 1991, and winter, which began in Aosta two years later. The summer EYOF will be held in Maribor, Slovenia, from July 23 to July 29 this year. This competition’s…

Chisinau, Moldova, 10. July – The 2023 EWF European Youth & U15 Championships concluded with a dazzling closing ceremony held in the magnificent Chisinau Arena. The event marked a significant milestone as it was the first-ever not just EWF event to be hosted in Moldova, but also the first-ever Olympic disciple international event, showcasing the country’s growing prominence in the world of weightlifting.The closing ceremony, attended by esteemed dignitaries, including Mr. Anatolie Topala, Minister of Education and Research, Sergiu Gurin, State Secretary for Sport, Eugeniu Sinchevici, Deputy in Parliament, and Tudor Casapu, Olympic Champion, was a fitting tribute to the…

Chisinau, Moldova , 10.07.2023 – The 2023 EWF European Youth & U15 Championships came to an exhilarating close on its final day, showcasing the extraordinary talent of young weightlifters from across Europe. Day 9 of the competition witnessed intense battles and impressive performances, leaving spectators captivated and champions crowned. The morning session kicked off with the Men YO 96kg category, where the crowd was treated to an exceptional display of strength and skill. Italy’s Abati Simone Karol emerged as the gold medalist, showcasing his prowess with a remarkable performance. Ukraine’s Smyk Maksym secured the silver medal, while Bulgaria’s Angelov Tanislav…

Chisinau, 09.07.2023 – Day 8 of the highly anticipated 2023 EWF European Youth and U15 Championships brought forth a wave of impressive performances by talented weightlifters, captivating the audience at the prestigious Chisinau Arena. The day commenced with the Men’s YO 89kg and 96kg B Groups, setting the stage for a series of intense competitions.Valerik Movsisyan from Armenia stood out among the competitors in the Men’s YO 89kg category, showing exceptional strength and technique to claim the gold medal. Vadim Danuta from Moldova displayed his skill and determination and with big support from home crowd, earned the silver medal, while…

Chisinau, 08.07.2023 – The exhilarating Day 7 of the 2023 EWF European Youth and U15 Championships commenced with a display of raw power and skill in the Men’s YO 81kg category. Levan Ochigava from Georgia emerged as the standout performer, clinching the gold medal with his remarkable lifts. Hovhannes Ghahramanyan from Armenia showcased his talent, earning the silver medal, while Dawid Lisiak from Poland displayed his prowess, securing the bronze. The excitement continued with the Women’s U15 76kg category, where Zeynep Nur Pehlivan from Turkie proved her mettle, claiming the gold medal. Sofia Garcia Stefanova from Bulgaria displayed her determination,…

The Fan Zone was built for the first time during the weightlifting event as a distinct safe place where individuals and groups of weightlifting fans go on to experience entertainment and enjoy weightlifting competition. The LOC of the European Youth & U15 Championships in Chisinau (MDA) sought to provide a one-of-a-kind experience by bringing the spectators closer to the warming up area so that they could follow the athletes as they exited to the stage. Such activity is an excellent approach to improve interpersonal interactions, communication, and bonding within a team, particularly among weightlifters and the audience.  The EWF was…