Weightlifting
Sportfive retains IWF international rights to 2028
Sportfive has been re-appointed by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) to exclusively sell its international media rights across the forthcoming Olympic cycle until 2028.
IWF making moves to satisfy IOC ahead of crucial Olympics vote
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has appointed Pedro Adrega as its new interim chief executive as the sport awaits a decision on whether or not it will be included on the programme for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Five nations in contention to host 2024 Weightlifting World Championships
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has announced that five bidders are in contention to host its 2024 World Championships, with the strong potential for the event to head to a new market
Sportfive awarded World Weightlifting Championships rights following IWF tender
The Sportfive agency has been awarded international media rights to the International Weightlifting Federation’s events after defeating a rival bid during a recent tender process run by the sport’s wor…
New IWF board sets out plans to reform weightlifting
The new executive board of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has outlined a number of reform plans, including more out-of-competition tests and a review into its financial practices over…
IWF elects Jalood as president, financial results underline IOC revenue dependency
The International Weightlifting Federation has elected Mohammed Jalood as its new president, with its financial results demonstrating the importance of Olympic revenues to the under-fire world governing…
CAS issues lifetime ban to former IWF president Aján
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has issued life bans to former International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) president Tamás Aján and vice-president, Nicu Vlad, for covering up positive drug tests w…
Sportfive to distribute media rights to weightlifting’s European Championships
Global sports marketing agency Sportfive has agreed a deal with the European Weightlifting Federation (EWF) to exclusively distribute media rights to its flagship event, the Senior European Championships
Colombia replaces China as Weightlifting World Championships host
The International Weightlifting Federation has named Colombia as the new host nation of its 2022 Senior World Championships after China last month gave up the rights due to the Covid-19 situation in the…
Outspoken IWF critic Andrews steps down as USA Weightlifting CEO
Phil Andrews is stepping down from his role as USA Weightlifting chief executive, a role he has held since 2016
China withdraws as host of 2022 Weightlifting World Championships
The International Weightlifting Federation is seeking a new venue for its 2022 World Championships after the Chinese Weightlifting Association withdrew from hosting due to the Covid-19 situation in the…
IWF awards World Championships to Saudi Arabia, Norway as election date set
The International Weightlifting Federation has awarded its 2023 and 2025 World Championships to Saudi Arabia and Norway, respectively, while elections to appoint a new president to replace the disgraced…
Ex-IWF president Aján charged with two other weightlifting officials after ITA probe
International Weightlifting Federation interim president Michael Irani has today (Thursday) issued an “unreserved apology” to all athletes cheated of the opportunity to compete fairly after charges wer…
List of IWF presidential candidates includes seven board members
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has confirmed the 11 candidates that will be running for presidential election next month
Papandrea announces IWF presidency bid with vow to end ‘toxic culture’
Ursula Papandrea has announced that she intends to run to become the next president of the International Weightlifting Federation, just three months after she was ousted as the organisation’s interim l…
IWF names Irani as new interim president
Michael Irani has been named interim president of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), becoming the fourth leader of the governing body in the space of nine months
IOC ‘very worried’ as IWF ousts interim president
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has reiterated its concern over the governance of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) after interim president Ursula Papandrea was ousted from her…
IOC retains concerns over governance at IWF and Aiba
Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has reiterated the body’s “strong concerns” over the governance of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) and threatened the s…