The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) is the umbrella organization of all national weightlifting organizations worldwide. It is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, and administers all aspects of weightlifting sport globally. 157 countries are affiliated with the IWF after seven national federations were added at the 2008 IWF Congress in Rome.
In light of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the IWF suspended athletes from Russia and Belarus from competing at any International Weightlifting Federation events, and suspended all officials from these countries from officiating at any event sanctioned by the IWF, as well as from attending or participating in any IWF meetings, committees, and forums. In March 2023, the Russian Weightlifting Federation sent a letter addressing the ISF and urging them to reverse the decision and allow Russian athletes to compete in ISF events. The RWF's statement included claims that the war was actually started by Ukraine and that 'Russia defends peace'. In May 2023, the International Weightlifting Federation reinstated Russian and Belarusian athletes, shortly after a Russian missile attack forced the cancellation of a weightlifting event in Ukraine.
Olympic Weightlifting
Paralympic Powerlifting
Non-Olympic Disciplines
There are five continental associations affiliated with the IWF. These associations are responsible for organizing continental championships, providing support for their member federations, and communicating their interests at the IWF Board meetings.
International Weightlifting Federation: Overview of the federation, its global role, and recent events. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Weightlifting_Federation
Continental Federations: Details about the continental associations affiliated with the IWF. https://www.iwf.net/continental-federations/
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