The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), headquartered in Lausanne, is the international governing body for the sport of Olympic weightlifting.
The IWF was founded in 1905, and has 192 Member Federations.
The IWF Interim President is Michael Irani of Great Britain.
Originally called the Fédération Haltérophile International (FHI), it changed its name to IWF between the 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics.1972 Summer Olympics official report.
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Its affiliated continental federations are:
Weightlifting Federation of Africa (WFA);
Asian Weightlifting Federation (AWF);
European Weightlifting Federation (EWF);
Oceania Weightlifting Federation (OWF);
Pan American Weightlifting Federation (PAWF).
Events
World Weightlifting Championships
Junior World Weightlifting Championships
Youth World Weightlifting Championships
IWF World Cup
IWF Grand Prix
See also
IWF World Weightlifter of the Year
References
External links
Weightlifting Category:1905 establishments in Hungary
