News

WADA Partnership

The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has entered into a Partnership to Quality program with The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).  Mr. Tim Ricketts, Director, Standards and Harmonization, Mr. Stuart Kemp, Deputy Director, Standards and Harmonization and Ms. Natalie Mills International Federation Relations Manager visited the IWF’s Budapest office for a 2 day meeting on 3rd and 4th February 2016, the visit involved discussions on key points of the partnership, reviewing the practices of the IWF’s current anti-doping programs and defining possible areas of enhancement as well as identifying good practices that could be shared with other International Federations. Dr. Schamasch, IWF Anti-Doping Commission Chairman said that “the meeting was very fruitful and the IWF is delighted to strengthen the collaboration between the two

Member Federation update

The IWF confirms that it continues to recognise the Cyprus Weightlifting Federation represented by President Dr. Andreas Roumbas and General Secretary Denise Offermann Loizou as its affiliated Member Federation and the sole governing body for weightlifting in

IF Workshop in preparation of Rio 2016

An Interactive workshop was held on 2nd of February 2016 at the IOC Headquarters in Lausanne. Representatives from the IOC, ASOIF and Rio 2016 had presentations followed by a question and answer session with delegates from all the 28 Summer Olympic IFs. The main topic of the meeting was the preparation and update information of the Games of the XXXI Olympiad. Today’s concerning issues and challenges faced by the Organizing Committee were also discussed during the meeting mainly due to the 30% budget cut. However, it is important to note that according to the previsions, the Olympic experience of the athletes won’t be affected. Weightlifting’s situation is favorable and reassuring. Our venue is within the “Rio Centro” in the Barra Zone; an existing cluster closest to the Olympic Village. Weightlifters can reach the competition venue in 5 minutes. We are also lucky to have Pedro Meloni as Weightlifting Sport Manager, whose devotion and expertise is undoubted. The IWF was represented by Attila Adamfi, Director General and Matyas Lencser, Competition

Updated Regulation for the IWF Grand Prix 1st International Fajr Cup

The 1st International Fajr Cup held in Tehran, IRI will serve as Olympic Qualification Event for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Please check out the modified Regulation published on the IWF website for more information. This IWF Grand Prix hosted for the first time by the Iranian Weightlifting Federation will be held at the “Weightlifting Hall of Azadi Sport Complex” in Tehran. The competition will be organized in the following bodyweight categories for Men: 85kg, 94kg, 105kg and +105kg The best 3 athletes will be awarded with prize money. A Methodology and Training Science Course as well as an Anti-Doping Course will take place on every competition day. For further information please contact the Organizing Committee. Make sure to arrange your VISA in

The Bulgarian Weightlifting Federation remains banned from entering the next Olympic Games

Lausanne, 29 January 2016 – The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has issued its decision in the arbitration procedure between the Bulgarian Weightlifting Federation (BWF) and the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF). The BWF remains banned from entering the next edition of the Olympic Games. However, the fine of USD 500,000 imposed on the BWF is set

Russian President’s Cup date and place confirmed

The Russian President’s Cup will take place on 19-20 March 2016. This 6th edition will be held in Kazan, city that organized the 2014 IWF Junior World Championships as well. The Regulation will follow