News

Turkey shine on day 1 of the Weightlifting at the Islamic Solidarity Games

The first day of the Weightlifting competition saw three (3) bodyweight categories held. In the women’s 45kg category Indonesia’s Siti Nafisatul Hariroh took Gold with 159kg followed by Turkey’s Cansu Bektas with 151kg total and the Azerbaijan’s Nazila Ismayilova 121kg total. In the women’s 49kg category, Turkey took the Gold and Silver medal through the result of Duygu Alıcı (172kg) and Saziye Erdogan (170kg). The Bronze medal was won by Yulduz Jumabayeva (Turkmenistan) with a total of 167kg In a close competition, the men’s 55kg category was won by Kazakhstan’s Arli Chontey with 253kg following by Saudi Arabia’s Mansour Alsaleem with 252kg. The bronze medal was won by Indonesia’s Satrio Adi Nugroho with 244kg total. The fifth edition of the Islamic Solidary Games was officially opened in Konya, Turkey on 9 August 2022 by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. More than 4000 athletes from 56 countries will participate across 27 sports. The men’s weightlifting competition comprises of 89 lifters from 21 nations while the women events see 59 athletes from 17 nations competing. Athletes representing 24 countries will compete at the Multisport event including all 10 women and 10 men bodyweight categories and fight for Medals in Snatch, Clean & Jerk and Total like at the IWF World Championships. The Start List can be accessed

IWF President lauds weightlifting competition at Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

Photo: Dan Kent IWF President Mohamed Jalood has praised the outstanding weightlifting competitions at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games which showcased the sport’s athletic prowess, universality, thrilling entertainment and global appeal.The weightlifting competition took place between 30 July and 3 August and saw elite weightlifters compete across 16 weight categories – eight male and eight female.  A total of 178 weightlifters from 38 nations qualified via the Athlete Allocation System, including ex-refugee Olympic athlete Cyrille Tchatchet who competed for Team England. Of the  participating nations, 15 countries from all five Continents won medals reflecting the universality of the sport. In addition, eight weightlifters from four continents were selected as their country’s flagbearers at the Games’ Opening Ceremony including Home Nation, England’s Olympic Silver Medallist Emily Campbell.Birmingham 2022 implemented innovative sports presentation and fan engagement strategies to create an exceptional atmosphere which drew praise from many athletes. The competition also showcased the sport’s commitment to gender representation with a 50:50 gender split on technical officials.IWF President Jalood was in England to attend the weightlifting competition, alongside General Secretary Antonio Urso and seven other IWF Executive Board members.Speaking following the conclusion of the Games, President Jalood said:“The competitions at Birmingham 2022 were a great success and showcased the very best of our sport. Weightlifters from every continent won medals which demonstrates just how strong  weightlifting is around the world. At the IWF we are committed to ensuring that the sport continues to develop globally and provide our athletes with the opportunity to compete in fair and clean competitions.”   Among the weightlifters to grace the podium in Birmingham were: India’s Commonwealth Games defending champion and Olympic silver medallist Chanu Saikhom Mirabai who won gold in the women’s 49kg. Maude G Charron, defending Commonwealth Games champion and Tokyo 2020 gold medallist who won gold in the women’s 64kg. Australia’s defending Commonwealth Games Champion Eileen Cikamatana who claimed gold in the women’s 87kg. England’s Olympic silver medallist Emily Campbell who won gold in the women’s 87+kg. And, defending Commonwealth Games champion Aznil Bin Bidin Muhamad of Malaysia who retained his title in the men’s 61kg. Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation General Secretary Paul Coffa said:“Birmingham 2022 was an incredible advert for weightlifting in Commonwealth nations. The standard of competition was exceptional with many of the world’s best weightlifters taking part. Fans were treated to thrilling competitions and incredible athletic performances and with 15 different countries winning medals there was plenty to celebrate.”IWF Athletes’ Commission Chair Forrester Christopher Osei, who competed at Birmingham 2022, added:“There is no doubt that Birmingham 2022 was one of the best weightlifting competitions I, and many of the athletes I spoke to, have been a part of. The stage for competing was impressive and the way the audience was engaged created an unforgettable atmosphere. It is an exciting time for weightlifting and Birmingham 2022 reinforced that there are creative ways we can enhance the sport and better connect the athletes and fans.”The full weightlifting results from Birmingham 2022 can be accessed here.Weightlifting was first added to the Commonwealth Games programme in 1950 and has featured as a medal sport at every Games

Weightlifting Dates Confirmed for Paris 2024

Paris2024 weightlifting @Paris2024 The dates for the weightlifting at Paris 2024 have been confirmed with the Olympic competition set for 7-11 August 2024. The five-day competition will take place at the South Paris Arena 6 and see weightlifting as one of the sports which brings the Games to a close. On the final day of Paris 2024, weightlifting, along with wrestling and track cycling competitions will put women in the spotlight as they will all conclude with women’s events. Weightlifting will be gender equal at Paris 2024 with five men’s and five women’s events and 60 athletes competing in each gender. A total of 50 athletes out of the 60 will qualify via IWF Olympic Qualification Ranking. An additional five places per gender will be allocated based on Continental representation, two will go to the host country and a further three places per gender will be available through University places. The period for qualification began on 1 August 2022 and will run until 28 April 2024. IWF President Mohammed Jalood said: “With just over two years to go until the Olympic weightlifting competition at Paris 2024 there is a great sense of anticipation and excitement within the weightlifting family. Paris 2024 will be a fantastic event and we have no doubt that the weightlifting competition will make a significant contribution to the Games’ success.” IWF General Secretary Antonio Urso added: “We cannot wait for the return of Olympic weightlifting at Paris 2024. Weightlifting is one of the founding Olympic sports and always delivers thrilling action at the Games. Of course, it is not just Paris 2024 itself we have to look forward to. We have many fantastic IWF competitions coming up and the possibility of qualifying for the Games will add even more excitement for our athletes and fans.” IWF Athletes' Commission Chair Forrester Christopher Osei said: “The confirmation of the dates for the Olympic weightlifting competitions at Paris 2024 gives all athletes a key target and something to aim for. It is every athlete’s dream to represent their country at an Olympic Games. With the qualification window now open, athletes will be working to do everything they can to book their places at Paris

The official slogan for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024: Games Wide Open

The President of Paris 2024 Tony Estanguet explains the slogan "Games wide open", which was released on Monday 25 July 2022, as part of the 2 years to go to Paris 2024 Olympic games celebrations. "Games Wide Open. This is the shared slogan for both the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, unveiled by Paris 2024 on the occasion of the 2 years to go anniversary. Above all, since the beginning of this adventure, it is the ambition that drives us and inspires each of our actions. It is an invitation to the world to come and experience new emotions together. Our Games are the commitments of new experiences and big thrills. New disciplines, outdoor competitions in the heart of Paris, a unique Opening Ceremony on the Seine, the Marathon for All so that everyone can run this iconic Olympic event like the athletes... Let’s open the emotions of sport It’s a power. The power to open our hearts and minds, to stop seeing differences as obstacles. Between the non-disabled athletes and Para athletes: there is only one French team. Between the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games: there is only one emblem and one slogan. Between men and women: our Olympic Games will be those of perfect parity. The power to write the greatest collective story of a whole generation, through everyone's contribution, by giving room for everyone: all the territories, the expertise, and all those who wish to join us. Let's open the Games to all energies It is also a dream, a dream shared by everyone who is building these Games. A Games, to reinforce the place of sport in our lives; to support the transformation of the territories, particularly in Seine-Saint-Denis. Ground-breaking Games, which imagine the world of tomorrow, testing, inventing, creating, and shaping solutions that will genuinely serve society. And which place youth at the heart of their action. Let’s open our eyes to the current challenges It is a collective ambition, to open the Games, to showcase to the world the best of France especially its boldness, its creativity and innovative spirit that makes up our country's identity. To deliver inspiring Games that will help take the Olympic and Paralympic Movement into a new era. Bold and creative Games that dare to take a step outside the box, to challenge the current models, our ways of seeing things, our paradigms; to give us the opportunity to come together, to be proud together, to experience together. Quite simply a Games wide open." Source:

Event Schedule – Paris 2024 Olympic Games

The event schedule of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games has been announced yesterday. Please see the complete schedule

Paris 2024 Olympic Games events schedule announced 2 Years before the Games – see you there!

Paris 2024 has published its events competition schedule, along with new information on ticket pricing. A chance to look forward, two years before the Games begin. The countdown continues! With the first medals being awarded the day after the Opening Ceremony, a packed middle weekend, the swimming and athletics finals in the evening, placing women in the spotlight, the calendar was designed to let fans live the full experience of the Games! With two years to go before the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony on 26 July 2024, Paris 2024 has released its events competition schedule, marking a key milestone in the Paris 2024 project. Drawn up in close cooperation with all the International Federations, the IOC and OBS (which will produce the TV coverage of the Games), the schedule provides a detailed breakdown of the sports programme of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. So close your eyes for a few moments and cast your mind forward to… Team sports taking centre stage from 24 July 2024, when the eight opening matches of the men’s football tournament will be played at venues all over France, while the Stade deFrance hosts the thrills and spills of the first 12 rugby sevens matches; The men’s and women’s 100m freestyle swimming finals, and the silence of the Paris La Défense Arena crowd as they await the start of the race: at 8.30pm on 31 July; The electric atmosphere at the 110m and 100m hurdles finals in athletics at the Stade de France: from 7pm on 8 August for the men and 7pm on 10 August for the women; The handball finals in front of 27,000 frenzied spectators at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille: from 3pm on 10 August for the women and 1.30pm the following day for the men; The first ever breaking finals in Olympic Games history, at the foot of the Concorde obelisk: 8pm on 9 August for the B-Girls and the same time the next evening for the B-Boys; The Eventing cross-country Equestrian event, in the majestic setting of the gardens of the Château de Versailles: 28 July, from 10.30 am The new kitesurfing events in sailing, in the magnificent Marseille Marina: from 11am on 8 August; The men’s and women’s surfing quarters, semi-finals and finals on the mythical Teahupo’o wave in Tahiti: from 7am local time (7pm Paris time) on 30 July; The men’s individual archery final on the Esplanade des Invalides, starting at 1pm on 4 August; The very last Olympic gold medal to be decided (before the Paralympic Games begin two weeks later) at the women’s basketball final at the Bercy Arena, starting at 3.30pm on 11 August It’s official! The 32 sports on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games programme now know their events schedule, with 329 events spread across 18 days of competition from Wednesday 24 July to Sunday 11 August. (...) Source: