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. Under this contract, both companies will be entitled to have exclusive access to the following high-level events: Olympic Games & Youth Olympic Games; Qualification events to the Olympic Games and Youth Olympic Games; IWF World Championships, IWF Grand Prix and other IWF events.

As two of the most respected and renowned barbell manufacturers in the world, Eleiko (Sweden) and ZKC (China) have been associated with the IWF for many years: two recent examples include the 2024 World Championships for the Swedish company, and the 2024 Paris Olympic Games for the Chinese partner.

The ‘Official Supplier’ is the highest possible (Tier 1) agreement a manufacturer can establish with the IWF, and its rights are valid worldwide and without territorial limitation.

“We are very happy to establish these partnerships, with both Eleiko and ZKC. These two companies have a long and successful history in supporting our athletes and our Sport. Being in Tier 1, these manufacturers will benefit from an additional exposure and visibility, as they will be present in the most prestigious IWF events around the world. I thank Eleiko and ZKC for their support and engagement and I am sure our lifters will continue enjoying the high-quality of their barbell products,” considered the IWF President Mohammed Jalood.

IWF Communications