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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]
Abbreviation | EWF |
---|---|
Formation | 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 |
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]
There are several Commissions of the EWF, including the Athletes Commission, Anti-Doping Commission, Development Commission, and the Women Commission. [5]
Recognized by the IWF in 2021.
Source:[15]
Number | Events | Recognized |
---|---|---|
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 |
There are 49 affiliated National Federations: 46 Full Members (FM) + 3 Associate Members (AM):[9][16][17]
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