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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…

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Tina-Marie Bendix Beiter Technical Committee is ready to host and soon launch new online WebinarsAfter hosting four online webinarsThe Role of Chief MarshallThe Role of Technical ControllersThe Role of the JuryThe Role of the Referees his Spring with great success and many participants the Technical Committee is now ready to prepare the next online webinars.Technical Committee MeetingAt the Technical Committee Meeting in Albania on May the 25th- prior to the European Weightlifting Championships for Senior – it was decided to prepare more online Webinars. Following online Webinars will be available to join in the Autumn:The Role of the TimekeeperThe Role of…

As part of the lead up to the Commonwealth Games and as part of Birmingham 2022 Festival, a touring theatre company Stan’s Café, based in Birmingham, has been commissioned to make 11 shows about weightlifting which approx. 540 primary school students will watch.The play, Precious Emily, is about lifting up heavy things and is inspired by two very strong British weightlifters: Precious Mackenzie and Emily Campbell.Precious ‘The Pocket Rocket’ McKenzie was born in apartheid era South Africa in 1936 and won four Commonwealth Games titles & represented Great Britain at three Olympic Games.Born in Durban, South Africa, in 1936 McKenzie…