One-year-to-go countdown to the 2025 IWF World Championships in Forde (NOR)

The Norwegian city of Forde, host of the 2025 IWF World Championships, will organise this Saturday (October 12), an exciting one-year-to-go event, featuring both local and international weightlifting stars.

The lineup in the women’s field includes Norway’s historical Olympic gold medallist Solfrid Koanda competing with the Olympic gold and silver medallist Maude Charron from Canada, as well as Norwegian European champions Ine Andersson and Sol Anette Waaler.

Olympic champion Solfrid Koanda “testing” the platform in Forde

Among men, the competition is also fierce: it comprises the European U23 medallists Ragnar Holme from Norway and Roberto Gutu from Germany, but also Adrian Helleli and the young, talented local star Marius Alvolai Royseth.

Olympic gold and silver medallist Maude Charron (CAN) with Stian Grimseth, President of the Norwegian Weightlifting Federation

This event is a crucial step on the road to the IWF World Championships in October 2025. The lifters will compete in a round system and taking into consideration the Sinclair points system. 

Solfrid Koanda (right) with the Mayor of Forde Jenny Folling (centre) and multiple medal winner at Europeans and Worlds in powerlifting Fredrik Myrvang (left)

Great lifts, records on the line, and a thrilling atmosphere is expected in Forde, as athletes aim to qualify for the global stage. The lifters will also do different promotion activities for the region and the 2025 IWF World Championships.

Follow the competition live from 5pm CET on: https://www.direktesport.no/sport/oevrig-sport/vektloefting/poeve-vm-i-vektloefting-2017644.html

IWF Communications