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The International Coach Licence (ICL) Coach Education & Development Pathway 2025–2028 Webinar was successfully conducted with the participation of 89 attendees from across the international weightlifting community.The webinar was formally opened with welcoming addresses by IWF President Mohamed Jaloud, EWF President Dr. Astrit Hasani, and Azerbaijan Weightlifting Federation President Kamran Nabizade.Organized by the European Weightlifting Olympic Academy, headquartered in Baku, this event marked the inaugural activity of the newly established Academy. Its launch represents a significant step in the continuing efforts to enhance education, professional development, and the overall promotion of weightlifting worldwide.The creation of the Academy follows a period…

The IWF is pleased to announce that the IOC Executive Board approved today the inclusion of two additional bodyweight categories (one for men and one for women) in the programme of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.This significant and important decision follows the recommendation of the Olympic Programme Commission and the request of our International Federation. Moreover, the quota of 120 lifters (60 men and 60 women) remains unchanged – these athletes will therefore compete in 12 bodyweight categories (six per gender), with a total of 10 weightlifters per event. Finally, these two additional categories will be incorporated in the…

The European Weightlifting Federation is pleased to invite coaches from all EWF Member Federations to participate in a free online education seminar, organized by the European Weightlifting Olympic Academy based in Azerbaijan. The seminar will take place on 22 September 2025 in Baku, Azerbaijan.Webinar Details Date: 22 September 2025 Time: 16:30 – 19:45 CETTopics to be Covered:IWF By-LawsICL Pathway within the IWF Development ProgramICL / CRC Education ProgramAnti-Doping: 11 ADRVs, Testing & Athletes’ RightsCommon Injuries Associated with WeightliftingTechnical Competition Rules & Regulations (Athlete’s Card, Marshal’s Table, Challenge Card, TCRRs)Application forms must be submitted no later than 15 September 2025 at 17:00 CET…

Gdańsk’s MKS Atleta Hall was the stage for the 30th Waldemar Malak Memorial, held in honor of Poland’s 1992 Olympic bronze medalist. The anniversary edition brought together leading weightlifters from Armenia, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Poland, with top European Weightlifting Federation officials also in attendance. Notable guests included EWF President Dr. Astrit Hassani, General Secretary Dr. Milan Mihajlović, First Vice President Tina Beiter, and board members Dušan Kovač and Tomáš Chovanec. The Polish Weightlifting Federation was represented by President Zdzisław Zołopa, Vice-President Mariusz Jędra, and tournament director Lech Łabudda, whose hospitality, alongside the Atleta club, earned high…

President of the European Weightlifting Federation, Dr. Astrit Hasani, paid an official visit to Azerbaijan, where he held a series of high-level meetings to discuss the future plans of the weightlifting Olympic academy.During the visit, Dr. Astrit Hasani met with Mr. Kamran Nabizadeh, President of the Azerbaijan Weightlifting Federation, and its Vice President, Mr. Firdovsi Umudov. The parties discussed key issues related to the growth of weightlifting in Azerbaijan, including the organization of international events and coaching seminars. President Hasani praised the conditions created for athletes, noting that Azerbaijan’s investment in sports infrastructure serves as a model for the region.…

As the next milestone in the renewal of the Hungarian Weightlifting Federation (HWF), the EB adopted the new logo of the HWF, which was created as part of the organization’s comprehensive rebranding process.The logo combines the logo of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), expressing the close connection to the global weightlifting family, the active presence of Hungarian weightlifting and the national colors.The unique design reflects not only the weightlifting equipment, the discs, but also the dynamic characteristic of the sport.“Our goal was to create a modern and clean logo that simultaneously expresses the power, precision and momentum of weightlifting. The…

RESULT BOOKSTART BOOKFinal Entry by BWFinal Entry by CountryMedia Form – Now closedPreliminary Entry By BWPreliminary Entry By CountryBank InformationREGULATIONSDurrës, Albania, will welcome Europe’s best young weightlifters this autumn as the city hosts the 2025 European Junior & U23 Championships from October 28 to November 4.The Ramazan Njala Sports Palace will serve as the competition venue, with training facilities at the Grand Blue Fafa Resort & Spa in nearby Golem. The 2025 European Junior Championships will count as a qualification event for the 2026 Commonwealth Games for Full Member Federations. The U23 Championships will be open to associated members, and…

The European Weightlifting Federation Executive Board has agreed to give Associated Members more opportunities to compete therefore, from now on, Associated Members will be able to take part in the European U15 and European U23 Championships. By opening these events to Associated Members, the EWF reinforces its commitment to building a more inclusive and unified future for the sport across Europe.It was also confirmed that the 2025 European Junior Championships will count as a qualification event for the 2026 Commonwealth Games for Full Member Federations.This will provide athletes with a key opportunity to earn their place at one of the…

Article originally published in the Nouvelles du Cercle vaudois de généalogie (No. 121, May 2025). Written by Pierre-Yves Pièce, editor, in collaboration with Roger Rosset. English translation provided with the author’s written authorization. Special thanks to Michel Raynaud, President of the Fédération Française d’Haltérophilie – Musculation (FFHM), for sharing this article to EWF for publication.Original publication text can be found bellow.Jules Auguste Rosset (1879 – 1973): A Vaudois of weight!Roger Rosset, our member and former State Archivist of Geneva, made a significant revelation to us shortly before the 2025 General Assembly held at the Château de Nyon: Jules Auguste Rosset,originally…

The European Weightlifting Federation has officially announced the members of its newly formed Athletes’ Commission, following a thorough vetting process that concluded.The athletes elections took place immediately after the EWF Congress, during the 2025 EWF Senior European Championships, hosted in Chișinău, Moldova, from April 13 to 21, 2025. Athletes voted for athletes, casted their votes on-site in the presence of the Moldova Public Notery, marking a historic step in strengthening athlete representation within European weightlifting.After the final eligibility checks and confirmation procedures, the following athletes have been confirmed as members of the EWF Athletes’ Commission:Ivona Gavran (CRO)Kiara Klug (GER)Despina Polaktsidou…