The IWF Grand Prix Baku International Cup 14-15 December 2012 was officially opened by Mr. Ismail Ismaylov, Deputy Minister and Azerbaijan Weightlifting Federation Vice-President and Dr. Tamas Ajan, IWF President. Men’s 62kg bodyweight category: The favorite of the competition, Olympic Bronze Medallist HRISTOV Valentin (AZE) won three Gold Medals with a Total of 302kg – [...]
IWF Congress concludes in Baku
The IWF Congress on the Modification of the Constitution and the Technical and Competition Rules concluded today by with a unanimous approval of the Technical and Competition Rules by all 88 countries present. Along with the approval of the core documents of the International Federation the delegations received information on the London Olympic Games and [...]
New Constitution and By-Laws unanimously approved by the IWF Congress
The International Weightlifting Federation is having its Congress for the Modification of the Constitution in Azerbaijan’s Capital. The hosts were congratulated and thanked for their great hospitality. Mr. Azad Rahimov, Minister of Youth and Sports; Mr. Ismail Ismaylov, Deputy Minister and Azerbaijan Weightlifting Federation Vice-President received the IWF Award of Merit and Mr. Isgandar Askerov, [...]
The IWF Congress starts in two days
The IWF Congress for the Modification of the Constitution, Technical and Competition Rules will be held on 12-13 December 2012, in Baku, Azerbaijan. The International Weightlifting Federation and Mr. Jahangir Askerov, President of the Azerbaijan Weightlifting Federation are ready to welcome all delegations. About 200 representatives from round 100 member countries are expected to participate [...]
Visit of German Federation President Claus Umbach at the IWF President
On 5th December 2012, IWF President Dr. Tamás Aján received Mr. Claus Umbach, President of the German Weightlifting Federation (BVDG) for a discussion in Budapest. Mr. Umbach’s goal in asking for this meeting was to clear misunderstandings and seek to reestablish the good relations between the German Federation and the IWF. Regarding the BVDG’s open [...]
Kosova Weightlifting Federation Electoral Congress
On October 31, 2012 the Kosova Weightlifting Federation held its Electoral Congress. The Elections were held at the Hotel LORD in Prishtina where 21 delegates from 7 weightlifting clubs of Kosova where present. Ali Sekiraca and Fahri Hoxha were candidates for the position of President. After the candidates presented the development strategy 2012-2016 for the [...]
Polish Weightlifting Federation Elections
The Polish Weightlifting Federation held its XVI Electoral Congress on 1 December at the Torwar Sports Hall in Warsaw – venue to welcome the 2013 IWF World Championships. The Electoral Congress was held with the participation of 78 delegates, Mr. Adam Krzesinski, Polish National Olympic Committee General Secretary, Mr. Wojciech Wasiaka, Polish Sports Ministry Director [...]
IWF Honorary Vice President Philippe Saint-Cyr received ‘Caring Canadian Award’
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, presented the ‘Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award’ to Philippe Saint-Cyr for his pioneering role as an internationally renowned weightlifting official, in the development of the sport and for his unpaid work in a variety of federations at the regional, provincial, national and international levels. [...]
Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games: 600 days to go
Friday 30 November marks exactly 600 days until the Opening Ceremony of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. To mark the milestone, which falls appropriately on St Andrew’s Day, pupils from St Andrew’s Primary School in Cumbernauld celebrated the countdown to the Games by donning the Official Glasgow 2014 Tartan for an extra-special plaid-time! In 600 [...]
Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games Mascot Unveiled
The Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee (NYOGOC) yesterday unveiled its official mascot: “NANJINGLELE”. NANJINGLELE is inspired by a unique natural feature of the host city known as the “Rain-Flower Pebble” (also translated as “Riverstone”). The design of the mascot takes the typical shape and appearance of this stone but in a creative and [...]
Overview of the Youth & Junior African Championships
The Youth & Junior African Championships were held from 18-25 November in the city of Tunis, Tunisia. Prior to the event, the African Weightlifting Federation held its Congress with the participation of 12 countries: ALG, CMR, EGY, KENY, LBA, MAR, NGR, RSA, SEN, SEY, TUN, UGA. The following major issues were discussed: Olympic performances of [...]
Elections of the Italian Weightlifting Federation
On Sunday 18 November in Rome, the Italian Weightlifting Federation held its Elections. The President Dr. Antonio Urso, single candidate, was re-elected for a third consecutive term with 87% of the votes. Francesco Buonincontro was re-elected as General Secretary of FIPE. Approximately 250 delegates participated in the Congress that also gave place to the celebration [...]
