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Weightlifting News / IWF.net / February 2

Qualification System for the Olympic Games LA 2028 has been approved

The Weightlifting Qualification System for the Olympic Games LA 2028 has been approved by the IOC Executive Board, after extensive consultation and collaboration with the IWF.

Weightlifting News / IWF.net / January 30

IWF President congratulates new OCA President

The IWF President Mohammed Jalood was present at the General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), earlier this week in Tashkent (UZB), and had the opportunity to personally congratulate the elected OCA President, HE Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani (QAT).

Weightlifting News / IWF.net / January 29

IWF delegation visits Ningbo (CHN), site of the 2026 IWF Worlds

This week, an IWF delegation including President Mohammed Jalood, General Secretary José Quiñones and Executive Board member Matthew Curtain, was in Ningbo (CHN) for a visit to the Olympic Sports Center, the venue of the upcoming IWF World Championships to be held in October 2026.

Weightlifting News / IWF.net / January 29

IWF President received by the President of Uzbekistan in Tashkent

The IWF President Mohammed Jalood was in the beginning of this week in Tashkent, the vibrant capital of Uzbekistan, where was held the General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).

Weightlifting News / IWF.net / January 29

Preliminary Entries for IWF World Junior Championships are due on February 2

IWF would like to kindly remind its National Member Federations that the deadline for the Preliminary Entries of the first IWF event of the year, the IWF World Junior Championships in Ismailia (EGY), is set for this Monday, February 2, 2026 .

Weightlifting News / IWF.net / January 28

IWF appoints Eleiko as Sole Supplier for LA 2028 Olympic Games

The IWF is pleased to announce that Eleiko has been appointed as the Sole Supplier of Weightlifting equipment for the Games of the XXXIV Olympiad, taking place in Los Angeles, USA, in 2028.

Weightlifting News / IWF.net / January 27

IWF launches dedicated Athletes Commission webpage

In a significant step to enhance the visibility and impact of its Athletes Commission (AC), the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has launched

Weightlifting News / BBC News / January 6

Weightlifting 'saved life' after cancer diagnosis

Dawn Williams, 52, is now cancer-free and credits the sport with helping her through chemotherapy.

Weightlifting News / BBC News / January 6

Weightlifting 'saved life' after cancer diagnosis

Dawn Williams credits the sport with giving her the strength to get through gruelling chemotherapy.

Weightlifting News / BBC News / November 29

Weightlifting pensioners set sights on competition

David Wallis, 81, and Rachel Glenny, 77, will be in Sunday's South East Powerlifting championships.

Weightlifting News / BBC News / November 26

Transgender athlete 'was very dishonest' says world's strongest woman

A British athlete crowned world's strongest woman says she was "robbed" of her winning moment after it emerged the original champion was a transgender woman who was ineligible to compete.

Weightlifting News / BBC News / November 25

Briton wins world's strongest woman after trans athlete disqualified

Britain's Andrea Thompson wins world's strongest woman as the initial champion was a transgender woman who was not eligible to compete.

Weightlifting News / BBC News / October 16

Powerlifting champion hopes to inspire other mums

Ellie Steel won two international titles after having an emergency caesarean section.

Weightlifting News / BBC News / October 8

Disabled strongwoman hopes to tackle gym stigmas

Louise Greer says people told her to "stay away from weights" because of her disability.

Weightlifting News / BBC News / September 24

'Becoming a strongman pulled me out of dark times'

Gareth Penn turned to alcohol after quitting motorsports, but stepping into the gym changed his life.

Weightlifting News / Larry Brown Sports / August 14

Champion bodybuilder Hayley McNeff dies at 37

A well-known bodybuilder has died unexpectedly. Hayley McNeff, who was known in part for being featured on the “Raising The Bar” documentary in 2016, died on Aug.

Weightlifting News / BBC News / August 6

European strongest woman 'over the moon' with win

Sheffield's Laura Hollywood has been crowned in the under-73kg category at the event held in York.

Weightlifting News / BBC News / July 15

University honours 'inspirational' Olympians

Emily Campbell, Alex Yee and Georgia Taylor-Brown receive honorary doctorates from Leeds Beckett.

Weightlifting News / BBC News / July 11

Powerlifter shares message of hope after injury

Leamington Spa powerlifter, Bally Cheema, says his comeback to the sport was powered by love, belief and his loved ones.

Weightlifting News / BBC News / May 20

Powerlifter takes on the world after cancer surgery

Team GB’s Ram Patten lifted 200kg at the bench press championships, eight months after his operation.

Weightlifting News / BBC News / May 19

My hairstyles are great for representation - Campbell

Two-time Olympic weightlifting medallist Emily Campbell talks to BBC Sport about the importance of her hairstyles.

Weightlifting News / IWF.net / May 16

Asian Championships: ‘Beautiful memories’ for Rahmat Erwin, agony for Olympic champion Rizki – and China wins 57 medals

Rahmat Erwin said farewell to the outgoing body weight categories with a memorable performance at the Asian Championships in Jiangshan, China, where he set his fifth 73kg clean and jerk world record in 30 months.

Weightlifting News / IWF.net / May 15

IWF120y/94 – 1964: Isaac Berger (USA), three Olympics, three medals

In the second half of the 1950s and the first years of the 1960s, the United States had in Isaac (‘Ike’) Berger one of its most accomplished and successful lifters.

Weightlifting News / IWF.net / May 14

IWF120y/93 – 1958: Asian Federation is founded in Tokyo (JPN)

After the foundation of the first continental federation – Pan-American – in 1951, a coordinated effort in Asia allowed the establishment in 1958 of the second continental body in the history of the IWF, the Asian Weightlifting Federation (AWF).

Weightlifting News / IWF.net / May 13

IWF120y/92 – 1997: Last major title for Bulgarian ace Yoto Yotov

In a country of great weightlifters in the history of the Olympic Games and World Championships, Yoto Yotov certainly ranks among the most illustrious athletes of Bulgaria.

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