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The European Weightlifting Federation launched a new media project to significantly increase the visibility of the weightlifting community in Europe. Sprintty platform will not only broadcast continental, regional or national competitions held in Europe, but it will offer sports and weightlifting stakeholders, in particular, diversified content, from interviews to international training camps, coaching and scientific activities, Anti-Doping and Fair Play seminars and much more. SPRINTTY is a “shopify” in the world of OTT solutions. It will offer the best technology to launch our own platform and start monetizing our video content instantly. The platform setup takes 2-3 days, with zero…

Chisinau, Moldova – The European Weightlifting Federation (EWF) is set to revolutionize weightlifting competitions with the introduction of the groundbreaking “Fan Zone” program. This immersive initiative will make its debut at the highly anticipated 2023 European Youth and U15 Championships in Chisinau, Moldova, promising an unforgettable experience for spectators. The “Fan Zone” program aims to take weightlifting championships to new heights by creating an interactive and engaging environment for fans. Through captivating displays, live updates, and exclusive athlete interviews, spectators will be able to dive deep into the world of weightlifting, connecting with the athletes and sharing in their triumphs.…

Raimo Turunen, the esteemed vice president of the Finnish Weightlifting Association, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy that resonates both in Finland and abroad. Born on November 17, 1956, in Rautavaara, Turunen succumbed to a formidable and rapidly progressing illness on Tuesday in Helsinki, at the age of 66. With a profound passion for weightlifting, Turunen first entered the sport as an athlete and later carved his path as an esteemed coach and revered technical official in competitions. His commitment extended beyond the field, as he served as a dedicated employee and trustee of the Weightlifting Association. Growing up…

By Brian Oliver Adis Karkelja had a weekend he will never forget. On Saturday (May 27), he became a national weightlifting champion for the tenth time, and on Sunday (May 28) he was called out to help rescue a woman hanging on for life after she fell down a mountain. Like his lifts in the Bosnia national championships, the rescue effort – which involved dozens of people on treacherous terrain – was successful. More than 20 attempts for a helicopter rescue failed because 61-year-old hiker Vlatka Hrgović was effectively trapped on a sheer rockface. After a 12-hour “on foot” rescue operation…

On May 30 and 31, 2023, delegations from the EWF and IWF paid a visit to the Bulgarian Weightlifting Federation.They were in Sofia at the invitation of Arif Majed, President of the Bulgarian Weightlifting Federation.On May 30, Bulgarian Minister of Youth and Sports Vesela Lecheva met with IWF President Mohamed Jaloud, EWF President Antonio Confliti, EWF General Secretary Milan Mihajlovic, EWF Vice-President David Kipshidze, and EWF EB Member Alexandru-Cristian Padure. Meeting at the Ministry of Sports, Sofia, Bulgaria Minister thanked the IWF and EWF for providing support to the Bulgarian Weightlifting Federation and expressed hope that some major competitions would…

The recently concluded Lithuanian Weightlifting Championships witnessed a remarkable display of talent and determination as the country’s youth athletes took center stage. The Boys’ Championship Final took place on 05.26, followed by the Youth Girls’ Championship Final on Saturday, 05.27. A total of 331 athletes, including 76 girls and 255 boys, participated in the qualifying competition two weeks prior, setting the stage for an exhilarating contest. The competition saw exceptional performances that left spectators in awe. The top three girls in the Youth Championship, based on the Sinclair scoring system, were Norvilaite Milena from Klaipeda, Severdova Estela from Klaipeda, and…

On May 18, 2023, the Weightlifting Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina held elections in the capital, Sarajevo.Marinko ILIJAŠEVIĆ was given a four-year mandate as President, and Nedim MAŠIĆ as General Secretary.The newly elected members of the Executive Board are:1. Marinko Ilijašević, President2. Miro Ružičić, Vice President3. M.Sc. sci. Nedim Mašić, General SecretaryEB members:4. Dragan Divčić5. Prof. dr. sci. Daniel Malec6. Mrs. Enisa Masic7. Faris Durak8. Vlatko Buzuk9. Harris Durak10. Emir SilajdzicA new professional team was chosen, the selector Ivica Soldo and the national team head coach Haris Durak.The executive board consists of one woman (gender policy), one active athlete (athlete…

We are glad to inform you that EWF will continue to present an online lecture series on technical officials’ roles!These seminars provide athletes, coaches, and technical officials with an excellent opportunity to obtain and improve essential knowledge and skills that will help them flourish in the sport of weightlifting.The lectures will be led by our experts Tina BEITER, Tryggve DUUN, Patrik HELGESSON, Thomas NORLANDER, Anders BENDIX NIELSEN, and Natalia PRISCEPA. They have a wealth of experience, expertise, and information, so you will certainly learn a lot from them! Seminars can be accessed via the following links:THE ROLE OF THE JURY,…

We are thrilled to have the opportunity to speak with Brian Oliver, a prominent media figure who has made a name for himself in the world of Olympic weightlifting. As a seasoned journalist and author, Brian has covered some of the most high-profile weightlifting events in the world and has interviewed countless weightlifters, coaches, and officials throughout his career.As someone who typically asks the questions, Brian, we are interested to know what it’s like to be on the other side of the interview. What do you like about this role reversal and how do you approach being the object of…

Azerbaijan Senior Weightlifting Championship held in Weightlifting Academy, Baku, on April 28-29. About 100 lifters from all parts of the country took part in this tournament. The video Playback Role system was used and helped to raise the level of the championship to the international level. Good results were shown on the platform and some new names picked to the national team. MORE PHOTOS AND VIDEOSSource: Azərbaycan Ağır Atletika Federasiyası