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The Maccabiah is the world’s largest sporting competition under the Maccabi tradition and values. In Israel, the Maccabiah is held every four (4) years.The 2022 Maccabiah Games were held in Israel from July 14 to July 27, 2022, and included competitors from 38 sports. Weightlifting competition held in the YMCA Sports Center in Jerusalem, on July 18-19, 2022. The tournament was significant not just because of the excellent athletes that competed, but also because weightlifting returned to this multi-sport event after a 33-year gap.There were 44 overall weightlifters, 22 men and 22 women.USA, Peru, South Africa, Australia, Brazil, Romania, Germany, France,…

Spanish Weightlifting Federation (Real Federación Española de Halterofilia, RFEH) was organizer of the 2022 European Union Weightlifting Cup, which was held at the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos in León, on July 8th and 9th 2022. Competition was attended by 12 European Union countries, each with a team of athletes from the age categories U15, Youth, and Junior.Trophies were awarded to the best team classification, but the best individual results were also recognized.Spain’s “A team” took first place among teams, followed by Poland in second place, and France in third place. The Teams of Hungary and Croatia, ranked fourth and fifth…

The traditional Visegrad 4 – Olympic Hopes weightlifting tournament, brings together young athletes under the age of 18 from Czechia, Slovakia, Poland, and Hungary. As a result, the tournament attracted the best weightlifting talent in the Central European region. The event is rotated among the four countries on a regular basis, and Czechia has been chosen to host this competition in 2022. On July 9, 2022, the tournament was held in Plzen. Congratulations to all participants for their sporting accomplishments and to the host for a fantastic tournament organization.RESULTS

The Maccabiah Games are a multi-sport competition held in Israel every four years. It is one of the world’s largest sporting events, with 10,000 athletes competing.The 21st Maccabiah will be held from July 12 to July 26, 2022. It was scheduled to take place last year but was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, as were other sporting events around the world.The event is even more exciting because we will be able to see weightlifting competitions for the first time after 33 years.Weightlifting competitions in Maccabiah will be held at the YMCA center in Jerusalem on July 18-19. The event will…

On the 8th and 9th of July 2022, the 8th European Union Weightlifting Cup will be held in Leon, Spain. Participation has been announced by 33 women and 34 men from 12 countries (France, Malta, Slovenia, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Croatia, Denmark, Belgium, Ireland, Austria, and Spain). Good luck to all competitors! FINAL INFORMATION

The 2022 Mediterranean Weightlifting event was held in Oran (ALG) from July 1st to July 4th, 2022. It was a terrific four days of competition in EMEC Hall, with good sports results and a lot of emotions. We are all grateful to the Local Organising Committee of the 19th Mediterranean Games and the Algerian Weightlifting Federation for providing excellent conditions for this competition. The Mediterranean Games are a multi-sport competition amongst 26 countries from Africa, Europe, and Asia that are located near or on the Mediterranean Sea. The International Committee of Mediterranean Games (ICMG / CIJM) is in charge of the games. Next,…

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Mr. Guy Koller, President of the French Weightlifting Federation. Mr. Guy Koller, a special person and a strong supporter of our beloved sport was found dead today in his hotel room in Oran – Algeria, where he was attending together with the official delegation of France in the Mediterranean Games. Guy Koller as a Member of the OC of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and President of the National Weightlifting Federation of the Host Country, has been appointed as a permanent guest on the IWF Executive Board…

MWA President Jesmond Caruana MWA President Jesmond Caruana needs no introduction to anyone who is in the weightlifting world. While appointed as MWA President ? years ago, along with several other prestigious positions within the EWF, CWF and EUWC, he wears several hats within the MWA; including national team coach and event coordinator. His main mission for the past few years has been to not only focus on flourishing existing talent but more importantly, build a strong foundation for Malta’s weightlifting future with a youth team.From organizing street weightlifting exhibitions across local towns, creating and sharing content surrounding the sport…

Leimen, Germany. People have always been fascinated with tests of strength. As far back as ancient Egypt or antiquity, artefacts have been preserved that show people lifting weights and competing against each other. Weightlifting is a core Olympic sport and has naturally been part of the Modern Olympic Games since their inception in 1896 by the Frenchman Pierre de Coubertin. And despite this long history, changes are part and parcel of our sport. While stones were used at first, people later used barbells with interchangeable weights. Single-arm and double-arm snatches, thrusts and presses were performed. In 1976, at the Montreal…

The European Weightlifting Federation attended through its delegate Mr. Alexandru Padure, EWF Fair Play Commission Chairman, the official activities of the International Committee for Fair Play in Budapest – 17-19 June 2022. Therefore, following the acceptance of EWF Membership in the CIFP, IOC- recognized organization, the continental weightlifting governing body participated at the International Fair Play Conference, the World Fair Play Awards Ceremony and the General Assembly. The World Fair Play Awards Ceremony 2019 and 2020, was opened in the beautiful Buda Castle by CIFP President Jenő Kamutis speech, that reminded the concept of Fair Play is present from the…