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The 2023 EWF European Championships have begun in Yerevan, Armenia, and the competition’s opening groups featured a number of thrilling moments.Here is a day-by-day overview of the events so far:DAY 1 The Portuguese team made its long-awaited comeback to the international stage on the first day of the competition in 45kg cat. ROSAS PINTO Nair opened the competition for Portugal. EWF is thrilled to see them back in European family. This was first of many Portuguese lifters to present it’s national team. EWF wishes all the best to portugal lifters.Turkish lifter Bektas Cansu took home gold in the women’s 45kg…
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Yerevan, 15. April 2023 The European Weightlifting Federation strongly condemns the incident that happened during the Opening Ceremony of the European Weightlifting Championships in Yerevan on April 14, 2023, in which a person set fire to the flag of Azerbaijan. The EWF considers this extremely serious and regrettable gesture an attack on the integrity of sport values and on the universal principles of Fair Play. The EWF immediately reacted to this incident, expressing its firm position towards the Organizing Committee and asking for additional guarantees for the safety of all participants in this competition. The EWF was permanently with the…
The world of weightlifting was abuzz with excitement during the opening ceremony of the 2023 EWF European Championships, as the winners of the highly anticipated EWF – AIPS Europe Weightlifter of the Year 2022 were revealed. This year, the European Weightlifting Federation (EWF) partnered with the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) Europe to organize the voting process and determine the most deserving candidates for this prestigious title.After invitation of EWF President, Antonio Conflitti to announce the names of the winners, Charles Camenzuli, President of AIPS Europe, took to the stage and the anticipation was palpable as the crowd waited with…
The EWF Congress held on April 13th, 2023, in the charming city of Yerevan, Armenia, with 36 EWF Member Federations in attendance. During the meeting, the President’s, General Secretary’s, Treasurer’s, and EWF Committees and Commissions’ reports and activity plans were ratified. A new EWF Constitution, designed in accordance with the IWF Constitution, with athletes represented on the EWF Executive Board, was adopted. The Congress was presided over by Kt. Antonio Conflitti, EWF President, and to Congress was addressed by Mr. Arayik Harutyunyan, Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister, Mr. Karen Giloyan, Deputy Minister, IWF President Mohammed Jaloud, IWF General…
Kakhi Kakhiashvili: Georgian Weightlifting Federation president Three – times Olympic champion and record holder. Many times – World and European champion / record holder, many times world cup winner and Georgian national champion. Many times best athlete (Georgia and Greece). Gold medalist of the President (Greece); Gold medalist of the Parliament (Greece). Awarded with: The Presidential Order of Excellence (Georgia); Vakhtang Gorgasali Order II degree; the EUROPEAN OLYMPIC LAUREL award. NATO Air Force Colonel. Honorary citizen of Barcelona, Atlanta and Sydney. Kakhi Kakhiashvili Welcome to this exclusive interview with weightlifting legend, Kakhi Kakhiashvili. With a long career, Kakhiashvili is one…
Yerevan, Armenia – The stage is set for the 2023 EWF European Championships in weightlifting, taking place in Yerevan, Armenia from 15th to 23rd April. With some of the top athletes in Europe competing, this event is sure to be one of the most exciting and highly-anticipated weightlifting competitions of the year.For those who are unable to attend in person, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that the event will be live-streamed on their website. This is a fantastic opportunity for weightlifting enthusiasts from all over the world to follow along with the competition and support their favorite athletes.LINK…
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of Mr. Rolf MAIER at the age of 86. He was and will remain a great figure of French weightlifting. Three times selected at the Olympic Games (1960, 1964 and 1968), he was bronze medallist in the 75kg class at the 1965 European Championships. Technical advisor in his region of Picardy, he brought Daniel SENET to the title of world champion in the snatch in 1981 in Lille (Fr.) Source: FFHMThe information of Rolf Maier’s passing saddened EWF. He enjoyed great popularity throughout Europe and French weightlifting.EWF sends sincere condolences…
On April 10, 2023, the Weightlifting Federation of the Republic of Moldova hosted a coaching seminar as part of the IWF Coaching Licensing Project and the EWF Pilot Program. Mr. Colin Buckley, EWF Coaching Research & Scientific Committee Chairman, presided over the seminar, which was held at the State University of Sport of Moldova with the support of the National Anti-Doping Agency. The 30 experienced national coaches in attendance enthusiastically welcomed the licensing program and actively participated in the seminar.Weightlifting Federation of the Republic of Moldova extends its heartfelt appreciation to the seminar speakers.
European weightlifting enthusiasts can now get their hands on tickets for the 2023 European Championships. The event, which is set to be held in Yerevan, Armenia, from 15th to 23rd of April promises to be a thrilling showcase of the best weightlifters from across the continent.Those hoping to attend can now purchase tickets on this link.The EWF European Championships is one of the most highly-anticipated events on the weightlifting calendar, and attracts competitors and spectators from all over the world. With the best weightlifters from Europe vying for the top spots, fans can expect to witness some truly awe-inspiring feats…