2006 World Ranking Lists
Results achieved in 43 international events on the 2006 IWF Calendar, from Copenhagen to Caguas, produced the traditional Annual World Ranking Lists for Men and Women. The lists are now published on this
Remember: New Rules in force!
As published in October 2006, as of 1 January 2007, the automatic progression of the weight of the barbell from the 1st attempt to the 2nd attempt is 2 kg (two kilogrammes)!It applies both in snatch and in clean and jerk, for men and women, for seniors and juniors. For 3rd attempts lifters may take the 1kg progression or any weight, multiples of 1kg, as before. Technical Rule 5.5.10: As of 1st January 2007, a request for changing the weight of the barbell must be announced within the first 30 seconds of the allocated time also if the athlete follows himself/herself, i.e. he/she has 2 minutes before starting the attempt.Practically, when a competitor is taking consecutive attempts, the competitor/coach must declare their next attempt within the first 30 seconds after being called, even if it is the automatic increment. Failure to do so will forfeit the two changes allowed. Accordingly, in the case of the 2 minutes allocated time, there will be audible signals (buzzer) two times: at 90 seconds and at 30
Technical Officials’ Nomination for 2007 JWC
Prague, capital of the Czech Republic will be the venue of this year's Junior World Championships, 9-16 June 2007. National Federations may forward their Technical Officials nominations for the 2007 Junior World Championships to the IWF before 9 March 2007. Download the Technical Officials' Calling Letter and the Nomination
IWF Symposium in Rome
WARNING! FINAL APPLICATION DEADLINE for the IWF SYMPOSIUM19TH FEBRUARYWe are glad to announce that the Symposium is already worldwide recongized and almost 200 applications have arrived so far. In order to ensure a high quality and well organized event for all participants we would like to kindly remind you that there will be no application accepted after the 19th of February.The IWF and the Italian Weightlifting Federation decided to upgrade the traditional IWF Symposium for 2007, making it more interesting and worthwile for National Federations to send their representatives to an even that will go beyond the usual coaching and refereeing issues of the sport. The accommodation and the venue have also been upgraded to the higher level. The Symposium will be held on 2nd and 3rd March in Rome. Participants are expected to arrive on 1st March and depart on 4th March.Symposium venue and accommodation: Airport Palace Hotel - Viale dei Romagnoli, 165 - 00121 Roma LidoThe Participation Form is available here. The deadline is: 10 February 2007Costs: EUR 50.00 per night/person. One delegate per National Federation is free for 3 nights accommodation and board. As you can see from the Program: subjects of global interest and providing a wider overview of the sport of weightlifting and the Olympic Games will be on the Agenda of the Symposium. Prestigious lecturers have been invited from the International Olympic Committee, the WADA, the media, television and the Olympic Solidarity, in addition to the IWF's best experts. Address any questions on the Symposium to Gabriella Bárány [email protected] or Italian Weightlifting Federation [email protected] 2007 Symposium Information:
IWF Referee Uniforms now available for order
As we indicated in our Circular to the National Federations and officials, the newly approved IWF International Referee Uniforms - for both gentlemen and for ladies - can now be ordered from the IWF's official supplier "Creation Vargas", Hungary. The Company will tailor-make complete sets of Referee Uniforms, consisting of an all-season outfit and a safari suit, plus accessories, for package prices. The uniform packages will then be mailed by courier to the customers. After 1 September 2007, any referee wishing to be appointed to work at World Championships will have to wear the new, official International Referee Uniform.Photos, How to order, Measurement Instructions and Forms, as well as complete information on the Uniforms is available at the website Creation
Happy Holidays!
The IWF wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Very Happy and Successful New
