Sport | Weightlifting |
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Abbreviation | SAWF |
Founded | 1946 |
Affiliation | International Weightlifting Federation |
Regional affiliation | Weightlifting Federation of Africa |
Headquarters | Edenvale, Gauteng |
Location | 4 Engwena Road, Edenvale, Gauteng |
President | Caroline Wolf |
Secretary | Antoinette Kiel |
Official website | |
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The South African Weightlifting Federation (SAWF) is the national governing body that oversees the sport of Olympic weightlifting in South Africa. Established in 1946, the federation is a member of the International Weightlifting Federation and the Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation.[1] SAWF is also affiliated to the African regional governing body Weightlifting Federation of Africa, and SASCOC.[2][3] It organizes national championships and its weightlifters compete regularly at the African Weightlifting Championships.