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Sam Coffa 80

Facts are facts; still some of them are difficult to accept. Such is for instance the fact that Sam Coffa, IWF Vice President and Chairman of the Technical Committee from Australia, is turning 80 years old. True that he claims seniority in the organisations he holds office in, but it rather refers to rank and wisdom than age. The ultimate Technical Official of unquestionable competence, the National, International and Commonwealth leader of the sport he has a lifelong engagement with, the Olympic Technical Delegate, the weathered and wise Executive of the IWF for decades, etc., etc.; all this coupled with an energetic, passionate character in a youthful man’s body. Dear Mr. Coffa: please continue to live long for many years; enjoy life and work alike to the benefit of the World’s Weightlifting Family! We wish you many happy returns!

Double Olympic Champion Leonid Zhabotinsky dies at 78

Ruslan Zhabotinsky, the son devoted to preserving and fostering his great Father’s heritage announced the death of two-times Olympic Champion weightlifter (+90kg, 1964 Tokyo and 1968 Mexico City) Leonid Zhabotinsky. The Ukrainian giant, 4-times World Champion and holder of 19 world records, was rightly called in his time “The Strongest Man of the World” when he collected all the precious titles – then for the USSR – in the superheavyweight category. A role model to the young, he was not only talented but also a hard worker that enabled him to reach the peak of any weightlifter’s career twice. His memorial service will be held at the Leonid Zhabotinsky Weightlifting Sports School in his hometown Zaporozhye, Ukraine, on 16th January

Albanian National Olympic Committee announced 2015 best athletes

The Albanian National Olympic Committee (NOC) has announced its best sportspeople of 2015 at a ceremony in Tirana. Briken Calja, 8th in Men 69kg Category at 2015 World Championships in Houston was recognized as best athlete in Weightlifting along with multiple national record holder Luiza Gega (Athletics), Arjon Kaloshi (Boxing), Redi Halilaj (Cycling), the best footballer of the year Sabjen Lilaj, 17 years old World Aquatics Championships competitor Nikol Merizaj (Swimming), Anton Qafarena (Volleyball), Jon Vrenozi (Judo), and the bronze medalist at European Championships Egers Aliu (Taekwondo). The fair play award was given to basketball player Red Vogli Cmimi. In its selection, the Albanian NOC took into account the participation in national and international activities and the results achieved in different

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Estonian Mart Seim wins Best Male Athlete of the Year Title

Just one Month after winning the bronze medal in World Weightlifting Championship super heavyweight category, Mart Seim added another accolade to his name. He won the award for the 2015 „Best male Athlete“ in Estonia. The 25-year-old weightlifting champion also won the „Best sports moment of the Year“ award with his last Clean and Jerk attempt in Houston.  „Best sports moment of the Year“ is special Estonian Public Broadcasting award wich is won by public voting amongst Estonian people. Mart Seim's father and coach Alar Seim was also honored with the award „Best Coach of the year“. Estonian Weightlifting

Baasankhuu GANSUKH passed away

It is with great sadness that we inform the weightlifting community that Mr.Baasankhuu GANSUKH, 61, long time Secretary General of the Mongolian Weightlifting Federation and former General Secretary of the Mongolia NOC (1995 - 1999) passed away. Mr. GANSUKH who served as Technical Official for 2015 World Championships in Houston undergone several surgeries and passed away at the hospital of Ulaanbaatar. The IWF presents its sincere condolences to the Family of Mr. GANSUKH as well as to the Mongolian Weightlifting