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Malta Weightlifting Association Electoral Congress

The Malta Weightlifting Association Electoral Congress was held on Saturday 14th January at the Cottonera Sport Complex where the board members for the period 2017-2020 were elected. Jesmond Caruana kept his position of President of the Association, while new members were introduced with Michael Fava being elected as General Secretary and Kurt Camilleri as Treasurer. Congratulations to all the elected

Beijing – Penang

8th women bodyweight category approved by the EB in Beijing, CHN (25 September) and ratified by the Congress in Penang, MAS (19 October) achieving gender equality. New categories in effect with 1 January 2017 are 90kg and +90kg for Junior and Senior, 75kg and +75kg for

Weightlifting Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Elections

Weightlifting Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Elections were held on 30th December 2016. The Congress made one significant change in their Constitution highlighting gender equality. That being said, from 2016 two Presidents - one male and one female - will represent their Weightlifting Federation. Male President: Mr. A. Zukic (reelected) Female President: Ms Enisa MASIC. (first in history) General Secretary: Mr.sci. Nedim MASIC (reelected) Congratulations to all the elected

Best Federation and Best Sportsman awards in Egypt

At a Ceremony awarding sport federations and personalities for the year 2016, the Egyptian Weightlifting Federation won the title of Best Federation! The President Mahmoud Kamal Mahgoub was handed over the recognition. The Best Sportsmen title was awarded to Rio 2016 Bronze Medal winner MAHMOUD Mohamed Ihab Youssef Ahmed (EGY)!

Frank Spellman, 1948 Olympic Champion and former Olympic record holder passed away

Frank Spellman, 1948 Olympic Weightlifting Champion, died on Thursday at the age of 94. Spellman was the oldest living Gold medalist in the United States. "When I was four years old, my parents took me out to a state fair," Spellman told USA Weightlifting in 2012. "There, I saw a guy doing handstands and balancing and it just lit me up right away. One day in college a fellow came in and I noticed he had a terrific physique. So we started talking and I said, 'I couldn’t help but notice your physique, what did you do to get that?' He said, 'Weightlifting.' He started training toward an Olympic dream. He won silver in the 1947 World Championships. In 1948, Spellman travelled to London to represent the United States at the Games of the XIV Olympiad. Spellman secured the Gold Medal in the middleweight category by successfully completing three lifts in each the snatch, clean & jerk and military press. He set an Olympic Record with a total weight of 390kg, edging out his American teammate Pete George by 7-and-a-half kilograms. A member of numerous Halls-of-Fame throughout the world (including USA Weightlifting's), Spellman is remembered as a charismatic athlete with the strength and stamina of an Olympic Champion. It is with deep sorrow that the IWF presents its condolences to his Family. Source: Phil Andrews, USA

British Weight Lifting Chairman Peter Rowley awarded OBE in the Queen’s New Year 2017 Honours list

British Weight Lifting Chairman Peter Rowley has been awarded as Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to sports administration in the Queen’s New Year 2017 Honours list. Since joining British Weight Lifting in May 2013, Peter has made a significant contribution to the sport in his role as chairman, whilst still maintaining several important roles within the wider sports industry. Peter said of the award: “I’m astonished to receive this honour. It is entirely due to the wonderful and inspirational people that I’ve been privileged to meet and work with as a volunteer in sport, which has the power to change people’s lives and communities”. Ashley Metcalfe, British Weight Lifting CEO, said: “On behalf of everyone at British Weight Lifting, I would like to say huge congratulations to Peter on his award. “Peter’s passion and dedication for weightlifting and the positive role that sport plays within the community are unquestionable and he has given up a lot of time over many years for the benefit of others. “He is a fantastic advocate for our sport and he has been highly influential in his role as chairman and we are very proud of Peter and his achievements.” Congratulations Mr. Peter Rowley! Source: British Weight