European Weightlifting Federation

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European Weightlifting Federation
AbbreviationEWF
Formation1969;55 years ago (1969)
Type Federation of national associations
Headquarters Zurich, Switzerland
Region served
Europe
Membership
49 (46 Full Members, 3 Associate Members)
Affiliations International Olympic Committee
Website ewf.sport

The European Weightlifting Federation (EWF) was founded in 1969, [1] and is the body governing and organizing the European Weightlifting Championships. [2] The EWF is a "recognized continental body" under the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF). [3]

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History

Since 2024, the headquarters of the European Weightlifting Federation are located in Zurich, Switzerland.

Following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the EWF took away from Russia the right to host the European Youth Weightlifting Championships in Russia in August 2022. [4]

Commissions

There are several Commissions of the EWF, including the Athletes Commission, Anti-Doping Commission, Development Commission, and the Women Commission. [5]

Regions

Source: [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

Recognized by the IWF in 2021.

  1. Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation (CWF) (1947): [11] Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships
  2. European Small Nations Weightlifting Federation (10 Members) : European Small Nations Weightlifting Championships
  3. European Union Weightlifting Federation () : European Union Weightlifting Championships
  4. Mediterranean Weightlifting Federation (2005) (12 Members): [12] [13] Mediterranean Weightlifting Championships
  5. Nordic Weightlifting Federation (3 Members): [14] Nordic Weightlifting Championships
  6. Francophone Weightlifting Federation () : Francophone Weightlifting Championships
  7. River Sava Weightlifting Federation (2013): [10] River Sava Weightlifting Championships

Events

Source: [15]

Continental Championships

NumberEventsRecognized
1 European Weightlifting Championships 1896
2 European Union Weightlifting Championships 1973
3 European Union Weightlifting Cup 2014
4 European Espoir Weightlifting Championships (U23)2009
5 European Junior Weightlifting Championships (U20)1973
6 European Youth Weightlifting Championships (U17)2003
7 European Cadet Weightlifting Championships (U15)2013
8 European Masters Weightlifting Championships (35 to +80)1992

International Championships

  1. 51st "Challenge 210" Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland 2023
  2. 57th Alpe Adria Championship Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 2023
  3. Naim Süleymanoğlu Championship Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey 2022

Members

There are 49 affiliated National Federations: 46 Full Members (FM) + 3 Associate Members (AM): [9] [16] [17]

  1. Flag of Albania.svg  Albania
  2. Flag of Armenia.svg  Armenia
  3. Flag of Azerbaijan.svg  Azerbaijan
  4. Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
  5. Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg  Bosnia and Herzegovina
  6. Flag of Belarus.svg  Belarus
  7. Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria
  8. Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark
  9. Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
  11. Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia
  12. Flag of Finland.svg  Finland
  13. Flag of France.svg  France
  14. Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia
  15. Flag of Greece.svg  Greece
  16. Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary
  17. Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland
  18. Flag of Iceland.svg  Iceland
  19. Flag of Israel.svg  Israel
  20. Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
  21. Flag of Kosovo.svg  Kosovo
  22. Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia
  23. Flag of Latvia.svg  Latvia
  24. Flag of Lithuania.svg  Lithuania
  25. Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg
  26. Flag of Malta.svg  Malta
  27. Flag of Moldova.svg  Moldova
  28. Flag of Monaco.svg  Monaco
  29. Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
  30. Flag of Norway.svg  Norway
  31. Flag of Austria.svg  Austria
  32. Flag of Poland.svg  Poland
  33. Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
  34. Flag of Cyprus.svg  Cyprus
  35. Flag of Romania.svg  Romania
  36. Flag of Russia.svg  Russia
  37. Flag of San Marino.svg  San Marino
  38. Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland
  39. Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
  40. Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia
  41. Flag of Slovakia.svg  Slovakia
  42. Flag of Slovenia.svg  Slovenia
  43. Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
  44. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic
  45. Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey
  46. Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine
  1. Ulster Banner.svg  Northern Ireland
  2. Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland
  3. Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales

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References

  1. ↑ "History of the European Weightlifting Federation by Gottfried Schödl / EWF Honorary President". European Weightlifting Federation. Archived from the original on 10 January 2015. Retrieved 23 March 2014.
  2. ↑ Encyclopedia of Associations: International organizations. Gale. 2003. p. 1014. ISBN   978-0-8103-8957-1.
  3. ↑ "EWF Governance - European Weightlifting Federation". March 7, 2022.
  4. ↑ "European Weightlifting Federation follows IOC line and ditches Russia as hosts". www.insidethegames.biz. February 28, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Commissions - European Weightlifting Federation". March 7, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Calendar - European Weightlifting Federation". February 25, 2022.
  7. ↑ https://ewf.sport/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/map.png [ bare URL image file ]
  8. ↑ "Regional Federations - European Weightlifting Federation". November 11, 2022.
  9. 1 2 "EWF Member Federations - European Weightlifting Federation". March 8, 2022.
  10. 1 2 "CEWF » Central European Weightlifting Federation".
  11. ↑ "Home". www.commonwealthweightlifting.com.
  12. ↑ "Mediterranean Weightlifting Confederation – Weightlifting in the Mediterranean countries". October 13, 2022. Archived from the original on 2022-10-13.
  13. ↑ "Buono re-elected Mediterranean Weightlifting Confederation President". www.insidethegames.biz. February 5, 2013.
  14. ↑ "Nordiska TF - Svenska Tyngdlyftningsförbundet". December 5, 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-12-05.
  15. ↑ "EUROPEAN MASTERS WEIGHTLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS (Championship Results)". www.europeanmasterswl.com. Archived from the original on 2018-08-16.
  16. ↑ "Nations member of EWF". Archived from the original on 2012-12-12. Retrieved 2017-12-14.
  17. ↑ "Kosovo Weightlifting Federation Annual Congress". European Weightlifting Federation. Archived from the original on 15 December 2017. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
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