IWF delegation visits Los Angeles to discuss the Olympic Games 2028
An IWF delegation was recently in Los Angeles to meet the Organising Committee of the Olympic Games 2028 and to discuss about the preparation of the weightlifting event. The group included the two IWF Technical Delegates to the competition, Ursula Papandrea (IWF First Vice-President) and Matthew Curtain (IWF Executive Board member), and also the IWF CEO Achilleas Tsogas.
From left to right: Achilleas Tsogas (IWF CEO), Niccolo Campriani (LA2028 Sports Director), Ursula Papandrea (IWF First Vice-President and Technical Delegate), and Matthew Curtain (IWF EB Member and Technical Delegate)
With less than three years for the start of the Games – the Opening Ceremony is scheduled to take place on July 14, 2028 – and coinciding with the IOC announcement that two additional bodyweight categories will be on the programme for the weightlifting event, the IWF representatives had the opportunity to visit the proposed venue for the IWF, the Peacock Theater.
The IWF delegation visiting the Peacock Theater
This prestigious location hosts the annual most prestigious cultural events in Los Angeles, including the famous Emmy Awards Gala. Located in the city downtown, it will be a privileged scenario for the outstanding performances of the 120 lifters who will compete at the Olympics.
The IWF delegation was also briefed about the transportation plan at the Games’ time and could visit the hotels that are being proposed for the IWF family.
Inside the Peacock Theater
The next steps related with the sports programme will be the definition of the six bodyweight categories for both men and women, and the establishment of the Olympic Qualification System, in close co-operation with the IOC.
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