IWF President Conducts Official Visit to Bahrain for 3rd Asian Youth Games
Manama, Bahrain – The Kingdom of Bahrain is gearing up to host the 3rd Asian Youth Games from October 22 to 31, and preparations are in full swing. In a significant show of support and collaboration, Mr. Mohammed Jaloud Al Shammari, President of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), recently paid an official visit to the headquarters of the Executive Committee for the Games.
During his visit, Mr. Mohammed Jaloud was warmly received by Mr. Yousif Duaij, Chairman of the Executive Committee, alongside Vice-Chairman Mr. Ahmed Mohammed Abdul Ghaffar and various heads of standing committees. The meeting saw the active participation of Mr. Eshaq Ebrahim Eshaq, a distinguished member of the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Olympic Committee and President of the Bahrain Weightlifting Federation.
“The Kingdom of Bahrain is fully committed to hosting the 2025 Asian Youth Games at an exceptionally high level, leveraging the resounding successes of the 2022 Asian Weightlifting Championships and the 2024 IWF World Championships,” stated Mr. Eshaq Ebrahim Eshaq. “Our primary goal is to deliver an outstanding weightlifting competition during the Games. This event will serve as a premier platform to showcase the high-performance capabilities of a new generation of Asian weightlifters.”
Mr. Duaij extended a cordial welcome to the IWF President, commending his extensive efforts in promoting and developing weightlifting globally. He reiterated the committee’s unwavering commitment to collaborating closely with the IWF to ensure the flawless execution of the weightlifting competition, a highly anticipated and key event within the Games’ program.
Discussions during the visit delved into the comprehensive organizational and technical aspects of the upcoming tournament. Key topics included the establishment of weight categories, the overarching sports program, and the crucial regulations governing participation.
IWF President Mr. Mohammed Jaloud expressed profound confidence in Bahrain’s capacity to host an exceptional edition of the Asian Youth Games. He highlighted the Kingdom’s impressive facilities and robust organizational capabilities as key factors. “Bahrain’s successful hosting of the World Weightlifting Championships for the first time last year, an event that clearly demonstrated the Kingdom’s strong readiness and proven ability to stage major international sporting events,” he added.
The visit marks a crucial step in ensuring the success of the weightlifting segment of the 3rd Asian Youth Games, promising an exciting and well-organized event for young athletes across Asia.
Manama, Bahrain – The Kingdom of Bahrain is gearing up to host the 3rd Asian Youth Games from October 22 to 31, and preparations are in full swing. In a significant show of support and collaboration, Mr. Mohammed Jaloud Al Shammari, President of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), recently paid an official visit to the headquarters of the Executive Committee for the Games.
During his visit, Mr. Mohammed Jaloud was warmly received by Mr. Yousif Duaij, Chairman of the Executive Committee, alongside Vice-Chairman Mr. Ahmed Mohammed Abdul Ghaffar and various heads of standing committees. The meeting saw the active participation of Mr. Eshaq Ebrahim Eshaq, a distinguished member of the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Olympic Committee and President of the Bahrain Weightlifting Federation.
“The Kingdom of Bahrain is fully committed to hosting the 2025 Asian Youth Games at an exceptionally high level, leveraging the resounding successes of the 2022 Asian Weightlifting Championships and the 2024 IWF World Championships,” stated Mr. Eshaq Ebrahim Eshaq. “Our primary goal is to deliver an outstanding weightlifting competition during the Games. This event will serve as a premier platform to showcase the high-performance capabilities of a new generation of Asian weightlifters.”
Mr. Duaij extended a cordial welcome to the IWF President, commending his extensive efforts in promoting and developing weightlifting globally. He reiterated the committee’s unwavering commitment to collaborating closely with the IWF to ensure the flawless execution of the weightlifting competition, a highly anticipated and key event within the Games’ program.
Discussions during the visit delved into the comprehensive organizational and technical aspects of the upcoming tournament. Key topics included the establishment of weight categories, the overarching sports program, and the crucial regulations governing participation.
IWF President Mr. Mohammed Jaloud expressed profound confidence in Bahrain’s capacity to host an exceptional edition of the Asian Youth Games. He highlighted the Kingdom’s impressive facilities and robust organizational capabilities as key factors. “Bahrain’s successful hosting of the World Weightlifting Championships for the first time last year, an event that clearly demonstrated the Kingdom’s strong readiness and proven ability to stage major international sporting events,” he added.
The visit marks a crucial step in ensuring the success of the weightlifting segment of the 3rd Asian Youth Games, promising an exciting and well-organized event for young athletes across Asia.
