International Weightlifting Federation
Located in the eastern part of the country, on the border with Peru and with no sea access, Pastaza is the biggest Ecuadorian province in terms of surface. But if its 83’000 inhabitants enjoy an immense territory...
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Weightlifters from Turkmenistan, Ecuador, Georgia, Armenia and Korea showed at the IWF World Youth Championships that family connections can help you on your way and on to the podium – and a winner from Kazakhstan put in a good word for neighbours too.
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USA, Mexico and Venezuela were the first gold medal winners on the initial day of the Pan-American Championships in Bariloche (ARG) on March 27, which saw 26 athletes competing in the two sessions. In the first one...
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With 17 athletes in Durres (ALB), the US team is the nation with more competitors at the IWF World Youth Championships. Having medalled at the previous six editions of the event, the North American delegation naturally expects to have some podium visibility in 2023.
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Emily Ibanez Guerrero lived up to her billing as one of the most exciting young talents in the world when she won three medals at the IWF World Youth Championships in Durres, Albania. In the women’s 55kg Emily was second in the snatch...
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In a packed room, the IWF, in co-operation with the International Testing Agency (ITA), organised this morning an Anti-Doping Education Seminar, at the start of the third day of competition at the IWF World Youth Championships in Durres (ALB).
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India is one of the best-represented nations in terms of athletes at the IWF World Youth Championships, having brought 13 athletes to Durres (ALB). At the end of the second day of competition, the Asian powerhouse has already collected 12 medals (four silver...
International Weightlifting Federation
Turkmenistan and the Philippines both had champions and runners-up on a busy second day of the IWF World Youth Championships in Durres, Albania, showing that “the Tokyo effect” is working in their favour.
International Weightlifting Federation
The IWT is delighted to be partnering with the International Testing Agency (ITA) at the 2023 IWF World Youth Championships in Durres (ALB) to deliver an Anti-Doping Education Seminar, taking place this Monday, March 27, at 10h00 at the Hotel Grand Blue Fafa Resort (ground floor level).
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At 12 years and 352 days old, the majority of athletes are barely starting training and competing in the sport they love. Today, in Durres (ALB), Ivy Marie Buzinhani Brustello, from Canada, became the youngest-ever world champion in the history of the IWF...
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Ivy Buzinhani Brustello made weightlifting history on the opening day of the 2023 IWF World Youth Championships in Durres, Albania when she won a world title at the age of 12 years 352 days. Nobody under...
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Russia and Belarus will not participate in the European Weightlifting Championships 2023 due in Yerevan, according to Russian news media. The men's and women's teams of Russia and Belarus...
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Following the announcement by the IWF on March 1 about the launch of the IWF Refugee Team, our International Federation has already received several applications for this programme. According to the established milestones, potential candidates have until March 25, 2023 to manifest their interest.
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“Always a bridesmaid, never a bride”. The expression is self-explanatory and is used by US lifter Mattie Rogers to describe her past performances at the IWF World Championships: 13 medals, including nine silver and four bronze.
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The 16-year-old Colombian Ingrid Segura will be attempting to add to the six IWF World Youth Championships medals she has already won when she goes for a third straight world title in Durres, Albania next week.
