IWF Executive Board successfully meets before the Worlds in Forde (NOR)
Under the leadership of IWF President Mohammed Jalood, the IWF held its Executive Board meeting in Forde (NOR) with the occasion of the 2025 IWF World Championships, taking place from October 2-11.
Among the main decisions and discussions during the two-day gathering, we can include the update of the IWF By-laws, the successful implementation and delivery of the first cards to coaches under the International Coaching Licence programme, the finalisation of the eight-year agreement with sport apparel manufacturer SBD, the organisation of a World Cup event in 2026 in Samoa, the confirmation of the 2026 IWF World Youth Championships to be held in Bogota (COL), the update on the qualification system for the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028, the choice of Sole Suppliers for LA 2028 (Eleiko) and YOG Dakar 2026 (ZKC), the approval of a ‘Host Bidding Procedure” for the IWF events, the preparation status of upcoming IWF events (IWF World Championships 2026 in Ningbo, China; IWF Junior World Championships in Ismailia, Egypt; and 2027 IWF World Youth Championships in Asuncion, Paraguay), and the presentation of a detailed report about the current ‘Digital Transformation’ project.
At the beginning of the meeting, Stian Grimseth, president of the Norwegian Weightlifting Federation and also of the Organising Committee of the World Championships welcomed the entire IWF family in Forde and ensured that everything is in place “for a great and memorable edition” of the IWF showcase. “I know Forde is a small city, but all participants in this event will surely live an unforgettable experience,” declared Grimseth.
The first cards of the International Coaching Licence (ICL) programme were delivered – From left to right: José Quiñones (IWF General Secretary), Mohammed Jalood (IWF President), Mohammed Al-Harbi (IWF Vice-President and Saudi Arabia WL Federation President), and Colin Buckley (ICL manager)
The IWF President also expressed his confidence that the Championships “will be a milestone in the IWF history, with many great performances and hopefully several World Records”. Mr Jalood acknowledged the excellent work made by the Organisers and wish all the participants “the best of luck” in Forde.
Lecturers at the Seminar on Prevention of Competition Manipulation – From left to right; José Quiñones (IWF General Secretary), Kristin Kloster (IOC EB Member), Eirik Haugen Tysse (Norwegian Gambling Authority Senior Advisor), Forrester Osei (IWF Athletes Commission Chair and IWF Ambassador on Prevention of Competition Manipulation), and Atle Hamar (Norwegian Gambling Authority Director)
After the conclusion of the EB meeting, IWF General Secretary José Quiñones and IWF Athletes Commission Chair Forrester Osei took part, as lecturers, in a ‘Seminar on Prevention of Competition Manipulation’, staged by the Forde 2025 Organising Committee and the Norwegian Gambling Authority. The Olympic Movement perspective was also presented, thanks to Kristin Kloster, IOC Executive Board Member in Norway.
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