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A female weightlifter with long blonde hair lifts a heavy barbell during the London 2012 Olympics. She wears a navy uniform with red and yellow vertical stripes and grips the bar with chalked hands. The colored weight plates are marked with "ELEIKO" and Olympic rings, set against a black background.
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IWF establishes World Standards for the new bodyweight categories

Following the introduction of the new IWF bodyweight categories, effective 1 August 2026, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) is pleased to announce the new World Standards for the Snatch, Clean & Jerk and Total across all bodyweight ca

A female weightlifter with long blonde hair lifts a heavy barbell during the London 2012 Olympics. She wears a navy uniform with red and yellow vertical stripes and grips the bar with chalked hands. The colored weight plates are marked with "ELEIKO" and Olympic rings, set against a black background.
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IWF signs agreements with Eleiko and ZKC for 2025-2028

The IWF President Mohammed Jalood and the IWF General Secretary José Quiñones signed in Lausanne (SUI) the ‘IWF Official Barbell Supplier Agreement’ related with the partnership with manufacturers Eleiko and ZKC for the period 2025-2028.

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2025: Celebrating IWF’s 120th anniversary!

2025 is a very special year for the IWF, as it marks the 120th anniversary since its foundation on June 10, 1905.