Working in close co-operation with the International Testing Agency, the IWF is pleased to announce its successful statistics related to our Anti-Doping programme in 2023!
About us
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) is the world controlling body for weightlifting As a permanent non-profit organization composed of 194 affiliated National Federations worldwide, from all five Continents, the IWF is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the sole controlling body for International Weightlifting The IWF aims to promote Weightlifting as a core sport & support the development, health and unity for the benefit of all its stakeholders Missions To promote, lead and govern the sport of weightlifting throughout the world To endorse the key values of the sport and the Olympic principles To support all initiatives for peace and understanding To advocate and ensure competitions in the spirit of Fair Play To provide equal conditions for different Continents, countries, individuals without distinctions for reasons of race, color, gender, religion or politics
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http://www.iwf.sport/
External link for International Weightlifting Federation
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- Spectator Sports
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- 11-50 employees
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- Lausanne, Vaud
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Updates
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Participants at the IWF World Youth Championships in Lima (PER) had the opportunity to attend the IWF Anti-Doping Education Seminar and be briefed on the main topics related with our International Federation’s anti-doping programme! 👏🏻🏋️♂️🏋️♀️
IWF President Jalood: “There is an effective culture change in our Sport!”
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The IWF President Mohammed Jalood was this week in Baku and met political and sport authorities to discuss the development of weightlifting in Azerbaijan! 🇦🇿 🏋️♂️🏋️♀️
IWF President in Baku to enhance weightlifting development in Azerbaijan
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Armenia’s Prime Minister Mr Nikol Pashinyan met today in Yerevan with an IWF delegation led by President Mohammed Jalood to discuss the preparation of the 2027 IWF World Championships, to be held in the Armenian capital! “These Championships will be a milestone in our history!” considered Mr Jalood after the meeting.
Armenia’s Prime Minister meets with the IWF to discuss 2027 IWF Worlds in Yerevan
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Great news for weightlifting!!! Ramiro Mora and Yekta Jamali are included in the 2024 Olympic Refugee Team for the Paris Olympics!!! 👏🏻👍🏻 We wish them all the best during the Games! ✨
Lifters Mora and Jamali included in the 2024 Olympic Refugee Team
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It was the highlight ✨of an IWF visit to China: IWF President Mohammed Jalood was appointed Visiting Professor of the University of Ningbo, host city of the IWF 2026 World Championships! 🇨🇳🙏🏼
IWF President honoured by the University of Ningbo (CHN)
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The weightlifting family lived an unforgettable time in Phuket, Thailand, on the occasion of the IWF World Cup, the last qualification event for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris! 🇹🇭✨🏋️♂️🏋️♀️
Phuket review: Rizki v Rahmat, red lights and PRK helped to make World Cup memorable – and unique
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A big applause to the two IWF Refugee Team members competing in the IWF World Cup in Phuket, Thailand!!! 👏🏻👏🏻✨ All the best Ramiro Mora and Yekta Jamali! 💪🏻
Weightlifting refugee Yekta Jamali takes World Cup opportunity to boost her Paris 2024 hopes
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In partnership with the ITA, the International Testing Agency, the IWF held in Phuket, Thailand, its first 2024 Anti-Doping Seminar. Around 60 participants had the opportunity to be briefed about the main procedures concerning this essential topic. An information booth is also available in the competition venue!
IWF Anti-Doping Seminar: combining Competition and Education in Phuket
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One day before the start of the IWF World Cup in Phuket (Thailand), the weightlifting family was gathered in the IWF Congress. The approval of the first-ever IWF anthem and of the 2023 IWF Audited Financial Report were two of the highlights of today’s assembly! 🌍🌎🌏✨
IWF Congress approves the first-ever IWF anthem
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