IWF President also contributes to the ‘Weightlifting Museum’ collection
Some days after the presence of the IWF General Secretary José Quiñones and EB Member Matthew Curtain, it was the turn of IWF President Mohammed Jalood and IWF Vice-President Mohammed Al-Harbi to visit the ‘Weightlifting Museum’ in Shilong, Dongguan, China. The two IWF leaders were namely welcomed by the Chairman of the Chinese Weightlifting Association Chengliang Liu, also an IWF Vice-President. During the visit, both Mr Jalood and Mr Al-Harbi donate some memorabilia to the Museum, thus enriching its international section’s collection.
Donation Ceremony at the ‘Weightlifting Museum’
The IWF President donated a jacket used during the weightlifting competition at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, as well as the mascot of the Islamic Solidarity Games. Mr Al-Harbi contributed with a set of medals from the 2021 IWF World Junior Championships and from the 2023 IWF World Championships, both organised in Saudi Arabia.
IWF President Mohammed Jalood donating a London 2012 Olympic Games jacket
For Mr Jalood, this was his second visit to the Museum, after being a distinguished guest during its inauguration, in October 2024.
Following a guided visit to the collection of the Museum, the two IWF representatives entered a classroom of the Shilong Sports School, located in the third floor of the Museum.
IWF Vice-President Mohammed Al-Harbi contributing with a medal set
Addressing a few words to the students, Mr Jalood recalled his trajectory in weightlifting: “I began training in 1974, I took part in my first international competition in 1979, and now I am the President of the International Federation. Who knows if one of you will be in the future at the helm of the IWF…”
IWF President Mohammed Jalood meeting the students of the Shilong Sports School
In parallel with the visit to the Museum, both IWF responsible attended a weightlifting session at the 15th National Games, taking part in Shilong.
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