September 18, 2019 from International Weightlifting Federation
The 2019 IWF World Championships opened in Pattaya today with an Opening Ceremony which showcased the best of Thailand’s rich culture. The Ceremony began with a video which took the audience on a journey across the beautiful resort of...September 18, 2019 from International Weightlifting Federation
In the lightest women’s bodyweight category, Turkey’s European Champion this year, ERDOGAN Saziye triumphed. The 27-year-old lifter won the Snatch with 77kg, but could only defeat MONTERO RAMOS Ludia M (CUB) with a 1kg advance, the 2019...September 18, 2019 from International Weightlifting Federation
The London Olympic Gold and Rio Olympic Silver medallist North Korean lifter performed 128kg in the Snatch, gaining 8kg advance over his closest competitors. In the Clean and Jerk, he put even more distance between himself and the field...September 18, 2019 from International Weightlifting Federation
The Independent Member Federations Sanctions Panel (IMFSP) has suspended the Egyptian Weightlifting Federation for a period of two years. The Egyptian Weightlifting Federation was officially informed of the decision by the IMFSP on 12...September 17, 2019 from Olympic Weightlifting
We squat, we press, we deadlift, we push, we pull—all linear movements. Rarely do we incorporate lateral movements into our training plan and yet we really should. If you have ever played a sport—unless your sport was...September 17, 2019 from International Weightlifting Federation
The IWF Congress took place in Pattaya today with representatives from 100 Member Federations in attendance to hear updates on the latest IWF activities and contribute their ideas and feedback. The full agenda included updates from each...September 16, 2019 from Olympic Weightlifting
Always remember to stay open minded to new ways of lifting in order to maximize your genetic potential. As an aspiring professional bodybuilder, entering the area of Chinese weightlifting in some regard is foreign. Why would a...September 16, 2019 from International Weightlifting Federation
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Executive Board (EB) today selected Chongqing, China as the host of the 2022 IWF World Championships. The decision was taken during a two-day meeting which saw constructive discussions and...September 16, 2019 from Olympic Weightlifting
Haphazardly loading a barbell and doing one set until you fall in exhaustion shouldn’t be the plan for the majority of lifters. I’ll bet you’ve heard of training to failure. It’s popular in the always do more attitude...September 15, 2019 from Olympic Weightlifting
For optimal health we need to go to a deeper level that encompasses so much more than just macros. It is tough to figure out exactly what and how much to eat when you embark on a workout or weight loss plan. There is so much conflicting...September 15, 2019 from International Weightlifting Federation
The IWF Committees held their meetings prior to the 2019 IWF World Championships in Pattaya, Thailand. Matters of common interest were raised at the Joint Meeting before they split to their relevant groups. The need for discussions on...September 14, 2019 from International Weightlifting Federation
Indian women have had some success at the World Weightlifting Championships since 1989 with winning a total of 16 medals at weightlifting’s biggest event till now. Kunjarani Devi, Karnam Malleswari, Lalita Polley, Bharti Singh,...September 13, 2019 from Olympic Weightlifting
This training plan is designed for the adult rower looking to hold on to aerobic endurance and strength. Exercise is such an important part of life, but can get overlooked when life takes priority. And staying truly fit is even...September 12, 2019 from Olympic Weightlifting
Fun fact in case you missed it—the only difference between brown and white eggs are that brown eggs come from chickens with brown feathers and white eggs come from chickens with white feathers. Egg shopping used to be simple—white...September 12, 2019 from International Weightlifting Federation
“A smile that illuminates the room” Text: David Colón Arroyo Photos: Cara Heads and Deborah Hudson As soon as she entered the warm-up area of the Pan American U17 Championship in Guayaquil, Ecuador, the space was invaded by a strange...September 11, 2019 from Olympic Weightlifting
Bum augmentation without surgery. What could be better than that? It’s a great time in the world, isn’t it ? A time where we seem to appreciate a little heft in the bum more than ever. Whether we were moving in that...September 10, 2019 from Olympic Weightlifting
Most people aren’t aware of just how detrimental sleep deprivation can be on body composition. If you’ve been pursuing an aesthetic physique for any measure of time you’ve likely heard how important it is to dial in your...September 10, 2019 from Olympic Weightlifting
A never ending debate in many sports, but especially in weightlifting, concerns when a young athlete should begin training in the discipline. A never-ending debate in many sports, but especially in weightlifting, concerns when a young...September 9, 2019 from Olympic Weightlifting
The effects low blood sugar can have on training is something both athletes and coaches need to be aware of. Three years ago, I had to undergo multiple health screenings to stay on my father’s insurance plan. When the doctor called...September 9, 2019 from International Weightlifting Federation
Weightlifter, Don Opeloge, 20, had six thousand extra reasons to smile more than a month after he already covered himself in Pacific Games glory with three weightlifting gold medals. On Saturday morning, he was presented with a cheque...September 6, 2019 from International Weightlifting Federation
Weightlifting Fiji held its Annual General Meeting on 31 August and elected its Executive Board Members for the next term. After delivering the 2019 Junior World Championships with a success beyond belief under his leadership, it comes...September 6, 2019 from International Weightlifting Federation
At the IWF Youth World Championships in Las Vegas, the IWF held a Crowdfunding Workshop for its Member Federations. The participants learned about what is Crowdfunding, how it works, its benefits and some examples. IWF was happy to be...October 6, 2015 from Latest Stories, Video, and Commentary about Weightlifting | BBC
Commonwealth champion Zoe Smith will lead an eight-strong GB Weightlifting team into the 2015 World Championships.June 28, 2015 from Latest Stories, Video, and Commentary about Weightlifting | BBC
Commonwealth champion Zoe Smith lifts a personal best to win the 63kg event at the British Weightlifting Championship.June 18, 2015 from Latest Stories, Video, and Commentary about Weightlifting | BBC
Positive test for Welsh weightlifter leads to first four-year ban for UK athlete under new doping regulations.June 18, 2015 from Latest Stories, Video, and Commentary about Weightlifting | BBC
Welsh weightlifter Gareth Evans says competing at London 2012 "fuelled the fire" to secure a place at next year's Olympics in Rio.June 4, 2015 from Latest Stories, Video, and Commentary about Weightlifting | BBC
A BBC Sport survey reveals more than 40% of elite sportswomen in Britain have experienced sexism, but 7% have reported it.March 21, 2015 from Latest Stories, Video, and Commentary about Weightlifting | BBC
Milen Dobrev, a weightlifting gold medallist at the Athens Olympics in 2004, is found dead at his home, aged 35.November 11, 2014 from Latest Stories, Video, and Commentary about Weightlifting | BBC
Commonwealth champion Zoe Smith withdraws from the weightlifting world championships in Kazakhstan because of a virus.October 22, 2014 from Latest Stories, Video, and Commentary about Weightlifting | BBC
Weightlifter Darius Jokarzadeh says playing American football will not stop him going for gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics.