IWF IN MOURNING – Gustavo Malgor (ARG)

The IWF learnt with great sadness about the sudden loss of Mr Gustavo Malgor, President of the Argentinean Weightlifting Federation, on September 15.

In a letter of condolences sent to the National Federation, the IWF President Mohammed Jalood and IWF General Secretary Antonio Urso wrote:

“This extremely sad news was a shock for the entire weightlifting family. Besides his outstanding work leading your Federation, Gustavo was an amazing human being, appreciated by all those who had the privilege to know him.

The announcement of the sad news by the Pan-American Weightlifting Federation

We recall two recent occasions, in which we saw him genuinely cheering and getting emotional with the Sport he always cherished and promoted.

The first one, in March this year, when the IWF Executive Board awarded the organisation of the 2026 IWF World Youth Championships to Argentina. Gustavo’s contagious joy after the announcement – following his pivotal role for this success – certainly proved that the IWF had done the right choice!

The second moment, a couple of months later, at the IWF World Youth Championships, when your athlete Paz Casadevall got the first-ever world title for Argentina. Gustavo cried and remained speechless for long minutes, before joining the entire team to duly celebrate this great feat for your nation.

Gustavo was like this: authentic, friendly, and working hard for the development of our beloved Sport in Argentina and in the American continent in general.

He will be terribly missed by all of us.“

In this moment of grief, the IWF offers its heartfelt condolences to Mr Gustavo Malgor’s family and friends, and to the entire Argentinean weightlifting community.