European Weightlifting Federation

European Weightlifting Federation
AbbreviationEWF
Formation1969; 55 years ago (1969)
TypeFederation of national associations
HeadquartersZurich, Switzerland
Region served
Europe
Membership
49 (46 Full Members, 3 Associate Members)
AffiliationsInternational Olympic Committee
Websiteewf.sport

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]

  1. ^ "History of the European Weightlifting Federation by Gottfried Schödl / EWF Honorary President". European Weightlifting Federation. Archived from the original on 10 January 2015. Retrieved 23 March 2014.
  2. ^ Encyclopedia of Associations: International organizations. Gale. 2003. p. 1014. ISBN 978-0-8103-8957-1.
  3. ^ "EWF Governance - European Weightlifting Federation". March 7, 2022.