International Weightlifting Federation

The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) is the world controlling body for weightlifting

As a permanent non-profit organization composed of 194 affiliated National Federations worldwide, from all five Continents, the IWF is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the sole controlling body for International Weightlifting

The IWF aims to promote Weightlifting as a core sport & support the development, health and unity for the benefit of all its stakeholders

Missions

To promote, lead and govern the sport of weightlifting throughout the world

To endorse the key values of the sport and the Olympic principles

To support all initiatives for peace and understanding

To advocate and ensure competitions in the spirit of Fair Play

To provide equal conditions for different Continents, countries, individuals without distinctions for reasons of race, color, gender, religion or politics