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.

As part of this agreement, Eleiko will provide all competition, warm-up and training equipment used throughout the Olympic weightlifting programme at LA28, ensuring athletes compete using equipment that meets the highest standards of performance, safety, and precision.

Mohammed Jalood, IWF President, stated: “Our International Federation and the entire weightlifting community is very happy with this appointment, as Eleiko has been for many decades a trusted and reliable partner. The quality of its equipment, the innovative technology, and the commitment of the entire team at Eleiko, are a solid guarantee that we will have a great Olympic competition in Los Angeles. The Games are the pinnacle of our activities and we feel extremely confident that doing this together with Eleiko, the sport of Weightlifting will once more show its attractiveness and beauty to the many thousands of spectators at the Peacock Theater, the prestigious site of our competition in LA, and to the millions of fans following the Olympic events in the five continents”.

Erik Blomberg, CEO of Eleiko Group, said: “Eleiko is very excited to be appointed Sole Supplier of weightlifting equipment for the LA 2028 Olympic Games. The entire Eleiko team is fully dedicated to delivering an unforgettable Olympic experience for athletes, spectators, and organisers. This appointment builds on Eleiko’s long-standing partnership with the IWF and follows the recent renewal of Eleiko’s Tier 1 agreement as Official Barbell Supplier through the 2025–2028 Olympic cycle. Together, the IWF and Eleiko continue a collaboration spanning decades, united by a shared commitment to the growth, integrity, and future of weightlifting worldwide.”

Precision-crafted strength equipment since 1957, Eleiko is headquartered in the Swedish city of Halmstad, where the company remains based today. Certified by the IWF in 1969, Eleiko has since been present at top-level competitions, including several editions of the Olympic Games. In 2011, Eleiko celebrated the 1,000th world record achieved with one of its bars.

Today, Eleiko equipment for weightlifting, powerlifting, and strength and conditioning is used in competition venues, training facilities, and gyms in more than 180 countries.