Month: February 2024

China to Host 2025 Asian Senior Championships Following Flag Handover Ceremony

As the 2024 Asian Championships in Taskhent concluded, a significant moment of unity and anticipation unfolded during closing ceremony.The AWF…

2024 European Weightlifting Championships Concluded

The 2024 EWF Championships have officially drawn to a close, marking the culmination of an extraordinary event that brought together…

European Weightlifting Federation Congress Held in Sofia Amidst 2024 Championships

On February 17, 2024, Sofia, Bulgaria, played host to the congress of the European Weightlifting Federation, coinciding with the 2024…

Stage is set for Final Olympic Qualifier at 2024 IWF World Cup in Phuket

This event, scheduled from March 31 to April 11, is poised to be the final qualifying milestone for athletes aiming…

Honours and praise for hosts Uzbekistan at Asian Championships closing ceremony

Uzbekistan had the top team at the Asian Championships based on the IWF classification system, which rewards those with a…

Tashkent Day 8: Man Asaad back from injury to surprise Minasyan –and it’s a good day for Iraq and Japan

By Brian OliverOlympic bronze medallist Man Asaad returned to the international platform for the first time in 14 months and…

AWF Senior Championships 2024, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Tashkent Day 7: Olympic champion Djuraev sheds 25kg and makes huge move in Paris rankings

By Brian OliverBefore today Akbar Djuraev had never lifted in the 102kg category. Now he is not only Asian champion…

Tashkent Day 6: PRK ends with 100% record – and a good day for Korea, Iran and hosts Uzbekistan

By Brian OliverDPR Korea finished its campaign at the Asian Championships with a 100 per cent record after Jong Chun…

Tashkent Day 5: Ten out of ten for PRK – and now their women have more world records than China

By Brian OliverDPR Korea now has more women’s world records than any other country after Song Kuk Hyang claimed her…