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German Weightlifting team prepares for the European Championships in Ljubljana
The German national team paid a visit to the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana to prepare for the 2019 European Championships, where they found the best conditions. The training camp held 20-31 January was a complete success. Slovenian coach, Damjan Canzek welcomed the German team in his training room, equipped with all the tools required for a good training. "We received a warm welcome by our host, who not only provided great possibilities to train but also helped to organize our accommodation and trip. The recovery options also leave nothing to be desired. This is a very nice city. This training camp is a beautiful addition to the international weightlifting scenery, " said German national coach David Kurch. The German Weightlifting Team expressed it's gratitude to Mr Canzek and the Weightlifting Federation of Slovenia. Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram Twitter
Technical visit in Las Vegas
A 2-day IWF technical visit was paid to Las Vegas by Mátyás Lencsér (IWF Competition Manager) and Angelique Mottet (IWF Operations Manager). The USA Weightlifting, under the supervision of Phil Andrews (CEO) and accompanied by Pedro Meloni, Competition Manager and Eduardo Villanova, Technical Operations Manager, welcomed the IWF delegation in the city of lights. The group inspected and approved the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, where the competition (along with the training) will take place as well as accommodation, all under one roof. The hotel will also serve as the location of the Congress prior to the 2019 IWF Youth World Championships, held 7 March. The eight-day event will kick off on the 8th and conclude on the 15th of March. In view of the vast experience of US WL in hosting major weightlifting events and having seen the thorough and professional preparations, the IWF delegation is certain that a fantastic event is ahead of us. Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube
IWF Development Program donations
In the framework of the IWF Development Program 2018, the International Weightlifting Federation helped several Member Federations with weightlifting equipment, including barbell sets, clothing, etc. We are happy to see that the equipment is already in use in Austria, France, Finland, Nicaragua, Barbados and Netherlands. Besides donating equipment to the MFs, IWF supported numerous seminars on different topics. IWF gladly assists the Member and Regional Federations in their sport development aims. Netherlands France Finland Austria Nicaragua
The latest issue of WORLD WEIGHTLIFTING is out
[video width="1920" height="1080" mp4="https://www.iwf.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IWF_146_promo_002.mp4"][/video] No.146 of WORLD WEIGHTLIFTING includes 2018 IWF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS – ASHGABAT, 2018 YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES - BUENOS AIRES and an exclusive interview with DÁNIEL GYURTA, Member of the IOC Athletes’ Commission. Check out the English version here! Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram Twitter
IWF Development Program 2019
IWF continues supporting the National and Regional Federations in the framework of the IWF Development Program. The IWF Member Federations have the possibility to improve their organisational, coaching, training, educational and anti-doping activities or apply for weightlifting equipment. The documents for 2019 are already available here. The deadline to submit the applications to [email protected] is 17th February 2019. IWF wishes good luck. Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram Twitter
