Archive from 2014

Congress of the Mediterranean Weightlifting Confederation

The Mediterranean Weightlifting Confederation held its Congress in Tunis on 28 February, one day before the Mediterranean Cup. Dr. Maurizio Lo Buono, the President of the MWC gave a details report to the delegations and expressed his appreciation regarding the record number of the participating countries. 14 MFs participated in the Congress: ALG, BIH, FRA, EGY, ESP, GRE, ITA, LBA, MAR, MLT, SLO, SRB, TUN, TUR. Among other topics, the delegates discussed some changes for the future and confirmed that the next Cup will be organized in Italy. The Mediterranean Fair Play Award of 2013 has been assigned to Ms. Eva Moska, IWF Development and Education Director with the unanimous decision by the Mediterranean Fair Play Commission and Executive

2014 IWF Junior World Championships documents

The documents for the 2014 IWF Junior World Championships Kazan, Russia are available. REGULATION TIMETABLE Accommodation and transportation form Media Accreditation Form Kazan Preliminary entry Women Preliminary entry Men Final entry Women Final entry

New venue for 17th Asian Games Incheon 2014

Attila Adamfi, IWF Technical Delegate accompanied by Ali Moradi, AWF General Secretary visited the proposed new venue (Songdo Neighborhood Park 23) and approved for the weightlifting competitions. The temporary hall will include 15 Warm-up platforms, seats for 1,500 spectators and is located only 10km (25 min.) from the Athletes Village and just minutes away from the officials' hotel. During the recent Technical Delegate visit, the Result System was homologated and discussions were held with the Organizing Committee, led by Mr. Son, Cheon-taik, Deputy Secretary General of IAGOC. Adamfi also met the representatives of the Korean Weightlifting Federation, including President Choi and ex-Presidents Yeo and Park. The 17th Asian Games will be organized between 19 September and 4 October 2014, weightlifting competition will be organized on 20 - 26 September. More than 13,000 athletes and officials are expected to participate from 45 NOCs in 36 sports and 439

Aldo Radicello at the IWF

Aldo Radicello, IWF Technical Committee Member paid a visit to the IWF Secretariat. He held a meeting with Dr. Tamas Ajan, IWF President. Among others, Also Radicello gave his views in relation to the work of the World Championships Working group starting its 2 days meeting tomorrow. The process of providing IWF Technology License for EasyWL (Competition Management System) was also

Aldo Radicello at the IWF

Aldo Radicello, IWF Technical Committee Member paid a visit to the IWF Secretariat. He held a meeting with Dr. Tamas Ajan, IWF President. Among others, Also Radicello gave his views in relation to the work of the World Championships Working group starting its 2 days meeting tomorrow. The process of providing IWF Technology License for EasyWL (Competition Management System) was also

The Kenya Weightlifting Federation held its Electoral Congress on 22 February 2014.

The newly elected Officials are as follows: President: Pius Ochieng Assistant: Patrick Munene General Secretary: John Ogolla Assistant Secretary: Aboud Juma Treasurer: Joseph Arindo Assistant Treasurer: Michael Mugambi Organizing Secretary: Cyrus Kanyi Committee Members: Mercy Obiero, Fronzinah Musanya, Lucy Chebet The Elections were supervised by the Kenyan National Olympic Committee and the Kenyan National Sports Council. Congratulations to all elected