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Janusz Przedpelski celebrates his 80th

Former President of the European Federation, Honorary IWF Life Vice President and organiser of innumerable world and European championships,  Janusz Przedpelski  is a record-holder among National Federation Presidents: he has held this position in the Polish Weightlifting Federation for an unprecedented 47 years. He celebrates his 80th birthday on 9 September 2006.Warmest wishes of good health and continued youthful energy to you,

Samir Hanna passing away

It is with a deep sadness that we announce that Brig. Samir Hanna, General Secretary of the Weightlifting Federation of Africa passed away on 26th July from a heart attack. Twin brother of Gamil Hanna, Samir was born in 1935. A physiotherapist, he headed the Egyptian Armed Forces? physiotherapy departments from 1960 up to his retirement as a Brigadier in 1976.In his rich career in sport, he was President, then chief coach of the Egyptian Weightlifting Federation, a regular lecturer, international referee and jury member in 5 Olympic Games and more than 25 World Championships.Samir Hanna was a member of the IWF Technical Committee from 1984 to 2000.He was founding member and General Secretary of WFA since 1984 until his death and 1st Vice President of the Arabic Federation from 1993 to 2005.A longtime friend, a true weightlifter at heart and a devoted official, Samir Hanna will be missed by all.Condolences offered to Egyptian weightlifting, his family and his

Invitations to IWF Congress in Santo Domingo

Invitations to National Federation delegates for the IWF Annual Congress 2006 in Santo Domingo, 29 September, have been sent by mail and are now available on this website, alongside with the Official Timetable of all meetings and competitions. Delegates are requested to confirm their participation as well as submit their arrival-departure details to both the Dominican Organizing Committee and the IWF by means of the Congress Delegates' Participation Form.National Federations which have not yet sent their Final Entries are now strongly advised to do so, as the deadlines are

Izmir: Another proof of organisation excellence

Representatives of 35 nations from all five continents left Izmir, Turkey, with pleasant memories and satisfaction, having completed the 9th edition of the World Cup for University and College Students. The Turks once again proved their excellence both as hosts and organisers, and as athletes. A work force headed by Dr. Hasan Akkus, President of the Turkish Weightlifting Federation, with the strong support of the General Directorate of Youth and Sport and the City of Izmir staged excellent Championships in the new Halkapinar Sport Centre during three busy days on 30th June, 1st and 2nd of July. Among the women, SHU Jiean of China, lifting in the 63kg category and reaching a 233-kg total was awarded the 'Best Lifter Trophy'. In the men's field home boy BINAY Mete (69kg) scored the absolute best result by any standard and duly deserved the 'Best Lifter Trophy' offered by the AIPS Weightlifting Commission. Look up the Results here: Izmir

University Worlds in progress

Competitions at the 9th University World Championships are in progress in Turkey?s third largest city, Izmir. As expected, Chinese and Thai lifters excel alongside the host nation, Turkey. Results can be obtained after each competition by clicking on

Record turnout expected at University Worlds

Thirty countries are sending their athletes to the 9th World University Championships in Izmir, Turkey, starting tomorrow. Among the 46 female and 92 male competitors Olympic and world championships are to compete. Competitions will run Friday to Sunday in the new Halkapinar Sports Hall. Strong performances are expected from the host Turkish, the Thai and the Chinese teams, but there may be surprise results or records by other student-athletes as