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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…

Implementing anti-doping activities is a vital duty for the EWF and its member federations. On July 7, 2023, during the European Youth and U15s Championships in Chisinau, the Moldova Weightlifting Federation and the National Anti-Doping Agency of the Republic of Moldova (NADO) signed an MoU in front of the Championships participants and EWF representatives.The Agency will manage and monitor the Anti-Doping education programme for the Moldova Weightlifting Federation as part of the IWF / EWF Coach licence pilot programme. In September, all EWF member federations will have access to this programme.The EWF supports such actions in the effort for clean…

Chisinau, 07.07.2023 – The Day 6 of the 2023 EWF European Youth and U15 Championships unfolded at the Chisinau Arena, featuring a series of awe-inspiring performances by exceptional weightlifters. The day commenced with the Women YO 59kg category, setting the stage for intense competition and remarkable displays of strength.In the Women YO 59kg category, Greta De Riso from Italy emerged triumphant, securing the gold medal with her impressive performance. Alina Daderko from Ukraine displayed her determination and skill, earning the silver medal, while Julia Choinska from Poland demonstrated her talent and claimed the bronze. Continuing the excitement, the Men U15…

Chisinau, 06.07.2023 – The highly anticipated Day 5 of the 2023 EWF European Youth and U15 Championships commenced with remarkable displays of athleticism and determination at the Chisinau Arena. The day began with the Men YO 73 B Group, setting the stage for an eventful competition.In the Men U15 73kg A Group, Florian Dabek from Poland showcased his exceptional skills, securing the gold medal. Maksims Vasilonoks from Latvia claimed the silver medal, while Sefkan Sumen from Turkie earned the bronze, rounding off the winners in this fiercely competitive category. The Women YO 49kg A Group saw Lucia Gonzalez Borrego from…

Chisinau, 05.07.2023 – Day 4 of the highly anticipated 2023 EWF European Youth and U15 Championships commenced with an atmosphere brimming with excitement at the Chisinau Arena. The day kicked off with gripping competitions in the Men YO 67kg B Group and Women YO 49kg & 55kg B Group, and further showcased intense battles in the Men YO 67kg A Group. Congratulations to Barseghyan Seryozha for his outstanding achievement in winning the gold medal, as well as to Baldji Aleksandr and Aliyev Turin for their exceptional performances and well-deserved silver and bronze medals, respectively. The dedication and passion demonstrated by…